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2014 Map of Sontag Creek

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sontag Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Dads Lookout stands as a primary high point in this Gila County landscape, overseeing a terrain defined by the complex drainage systems of the Blue River and Sontag Creek. The geography is shaped by the presence of numerous water sources critical for ranching or land management in this environment, including Gimme Tank, Walker Park Tank, and Cattle Guard Tank. These man-made features alongside natural flows like Sawmill Cr and Pineasco Cr suggest a landscape geared toward livestock and resource management.

Transportation through the area is limited to rugged routes such as Black River Rd and Bureau of Indian Affairs roads like Bia-1215. The map identifies diverse natural springs, from Cienega Spring in the west to White Tail Spring in the east, which likely served as vital landmarks and water stops. Extensive canyon systems, including Bronco Canyon and Black Mesa Canyon, further carve the territory, reflecting the varied elevations within the Blue River Pasture.