2011 Map of West Poker Mountain

About this map

West Poker Mountain and its eastern counterpart Poker Mountain dominate this landscape, where the Black River winds through the southern terrain. This portion of Apache County is defined by an intricate network of drainages and canyons, notably Mormon Canyon and Mule Corral Canyon, which feed into the river system. The presence of numerous named water tanks, such as Carlos Moody Tank and Johnson Corral Tank, indicates the critical importance of managed water resources for ranching and land management in this arid environment. Other distinctive landmarks include the geological depressions of Hells Hole and Lost Basin, which highlight the varied topography between Willow Creek and Poker Gap Creek. The map documents a sparsely settled area where legacy names for corrals and tanks provide the primary points of reference for navigating the high desert terrain.