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2011 Map of Sheep Basin Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sheep Basin Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gallups and the surrounding Gila County backcountry are characterized by a network of seasonal water sources and ranching infrastructure as they existed in the early 21st century. The map details a landscape where life centers on named tanks and springs, such as Blackjack Tank, Leaky Tank, and Conway Spring, which support the high-desert terrain. Settled points are few, including the small community of Coffeepot and the remote Fred Pranty Cabin.

Canyons and ridges dominate the topography, with notable landmarks like Robbers Roost Mountain and Dead Boy Point providing distinct navigational markers. The drainage of Gun Creek and its many tributaries, such as Pigeon Creek, define the movement through these mountains. This survey records a snapshot of Arizona's high country, from the elevation of Sheep Basin Mountain down to the ranching flats of Turkey Flat, preserving the location of corrals and camps like Soldier Camp before further modernization or landscape changes.