2023 Map of Sawmill Peak

About this map

The Gila National Forest high country in the Black Range is defined by the high elevations of the Continental Divide. This landscape centers on the 8,000-foot summit of Sawmill Peak, where the drainage patterns of the American West split. Water sources are critical in this high-desert environment, marked by sites like Whiskey Spring, Jenny Spring, and Silver Spring, alongside ranching improvements such as Hardcastle Tank. Modern travel through the area follows the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl, which winds past Kline Mtn and Franks Mtn. The topography is deeply incised by numerous drainages including Wildhorse Canyon and Poverty Creek, illustrating the remote and difficult terrain of the Catron and Sierra county line.