2011 Map of Rockinstraw Mountain

About this map

Richmond Basin and the surrounding high desert of Gila County define this 2011 survey, showing a landscape managed for water through an extensive network of tanks and springs. The geography is anchored by prominent summits such as Rockinstraw Mountain and Granite Peak, while human activity is traced through primitive routes like Shute Springs Rd and Richmond Basin Rd. The reliance on local water sources is evident in the naming of features such as Rockinstraw Tank, Cement Spring, and the uniquely labeled Cherry Horizontal Spring. To the south, Nugget Mesa overlooks the drainage of Rough Canyon, illustrating the high-relief terrain typical of this portion of Arizona. This map serves as a record of the remote infrastructure used for cattle ranching and land management in the early 21st century, from Dry Weather Ford Tank to the hidden Mint Spring.