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2011 Map of Telephone Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Brennand Ranch and Gilson Ranch anchor this high-altitude landscape in the Gila National Forest, where water management is the primary driver of human footprint. The map documents a complex network of man-made tanks, including Telephone Tank, Ridge Tank, and West Salt House Tank, scattered across the drainage basins of the North Fork Negrito Creek and South Fork Negrito Creek. These features illustrate the vital infrastructure required for ranching and forest operations in this arid environment.

Notable cultural sites such as Rainy Mesa Camp and the curious Shepherders Baseball Park sit near the Elk Mountain Divide, highlighting the area's history of seasonal use and community recreation. The high peaks of Elk Mountain and Eckleberger Hill overlook a deep series of drainages like Telephone Canyon and Dark Canyon, while the Negrito Airstrip provides a critical connection for fire management and backcountry access.