2004 Map of Sheep Basin Mountain

About this map

Soldier Camp and Turkey Flat represent the small hubs of activity in this high-elevation reach of the Tonto National Forest. The landscape is a network of water-management points, evidenced by dozens of named tanks such as Blackjack Tank, Breadpan Tank, and Coffeepot Tank, which supported livestock throughout the region. The terrain is deeply carved by drainage systems like Cocomunga Canyon and Haycox Canyon, leading toward the protected expanse of the Hellsgate Wilderness in the northwest. Local history is etched into the names of high points like Robbers Roost Mountain and Sheep Basin Mountain, while Pleasant Valley Road provides the primary transit artery through the basin. Working landmarks like Conway Corral and Gun Creek Corral further indicate the area's continued use for grazing and forest management.