1967 Map of West Poker Mtn.

About this map

The Black River carves a deep, winding boundary between the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and the San Carlos Indian Reservation in this 1967 field-checked survey. This high-country landscape is defined by the massive Natanes Plateau and high peaks like West Poker Mtn and Poker Mountain. The topographic detail reveals a network of land management features essential for ranching and travel in this arid terrain, including numerous named water sources such as Hoot Owl Tank, Johnson Corral Tank, and Willow Tank. Landforms with evocative names like Hells Hole, Lost Basin, and Burnt Corral suggest a history of livestock movement and local orientation. A system of a Jeep Trail and smaller trails provide the only access through the canyons, including Poker Canyon, Mule Corral Canyon, and Mormon Canyon, tracing the remote topography at the junction of Apache and Graham counties.