2018 Map of Sawbuck Mountain

About this map

Sawbuck Mtn and the expanse of Big Prairie define this high-altitude landscape along the border of Apache and Graham counties. This 2018 survey documents a remote ranching and watershed environment characterized by numerous seasonal water sources and a network of county-maintained routes like Co RD 2000. The drainage pattern is defined by several important watercourses including the Black River, Freezeout Cr, and Turkey Cr, which are supplemented by livestock infrastructure such as Steer Pasture Tank and Willow Mountain Tank. The map illustrates the specialized land use required in this arid Arizona environment, where naming conventions like Point of Pines Cr and Willow Cr highlight the sparse vegetation and critical water points that have supported local land management for generations.