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2018 Map of Tonto Basin

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Tonto Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Punkin Center and the neighboring community of Tonto Basin sit along the central corridor of the Tonto National Forest in Gila County. This arid landscape is defined by the drainage of Tonto Cr, which is fed by numerous seasonal tributaries and springs including Bark Spring and Sycamore Cr. To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the Mazatzal Mountains, reaching high points at Edwards Peak and the surrounding Edwards Park.

A network of local routes like Cline Blvd and El Oso Rd connects scattered settlements to the rugged interior basins. Notable landmarks such as Bar X Xing and Bull Basin highlight the area's long-standing connection to ranching and forest management. Numerous named water sources, including Denton Trough Spring and Nook Spring, suggest the critical importance of water rights and grazing infrastructure in this high-desert environment.