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2011 Map of Sontag Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

San Carlos River and Blue River converge in this high-desert landscape, creating a network of drainage systems across the Gila County terrain. The geography is characterized by distinct mesas and flats, most notably Sontag Mesa and Black Mesa in the northwest, which transition into the expansive Antelope Flats and Antelope Hills to the south.

A complex network of Indian Routes, such as Indian Rte-1233 and Indian Rte-1215, provides the primary access through this region, reflecting the modern infrastructure managed within the reservation. Water resources are marked by scattered tanks including Antelope Tank, Concrete Tank, and Big Brushy Tank, emphasizing the importance of managed water points in this arid environment. The map also traces smaller tributaries like Bear Creek, Sag Creek, and Hackberry Creek as they cut through the plateaus.