1997 Map of Shingle Mill Mountain

About this map

Coronado National Forest dominates the southern reaches of this Graham County landscape, where the northern slopes of the Pinaleno Mountains rise sharply from the desert floor. The terrain is defined by a dense network of water management features and cattle-related infrastructure, indicating a ranching economy reliant on scattered water sources. Numerous tanks such as Seven Cross Tank and Stockpond Tank are situated near drainage mouths like Wide Mouth Canyon, while larger alluvial features like Bear Springs Flat provide more level ground amidst the ridges. A variety of named springs, including Ringcone Spring and Greene Spring, emphasize the vital nature of water in this arid environment. Transportation through the higher elevations is limited to primitive routes like the Pack Trail, which winds through Shingle Mill Canyon and across Blair Canyon, connecting the deep interior of the forest to the washes below.