2017 Map of Skeleton Canyon

About this map

Skeleton Canyon carves a path through the Peloncillo Mountains in this survey of the rugged borderlands where Cochise County, Arizona meets Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Much of the eastern landscape is protected within the Coronado National Forest, a terrain defined by high-elevation drainages and isolated water sources. The map documents an intricate network of tanks and springs essential for survival in this arid environment, including Woodchoppers Spring, Geronimo Tank, and Patterson Tank. Access is primarily provided by Skeleton Canyon Rd, which threads through the canyons past landmarks like the South Fork Skeleton Canyon and Whitmire Canyon. The presence of features such as Clanton Draw and Starvation Canyon reflects the lore and difficult history of this remote Southwestern corridor.