2018 Map of Sontag Mesa

About this map

Sontag Mesa anchors a landscape defined by the winding course of the San Carlos River and its junction with the Blue River in the heart of Gila County. This 2018 survey illustrates the complex topography of the Apache reservation lands, where distinct landforms like Antelope Hills and the level stretch of Antelope Flats are separated by deep drainages such as Rocky Gulch. The mapping of BIA roads, including Bia RD 1215 and Bia RD 1234, shows the vital transportation network through these remote grazing lands. Water management is a primary feature of the high-desert terrain, evidenced by the strategic placement of stock tanks such as Antelope Tank, Concrete Tank, and Big Brushy Tank, which support cattle operations in areas like Blue River Pasture.