2020 Map of Wilson Mountain

About this map

The San Francisco River cuts a deep path through the Gila National Forest, defining the rugged geography of this high-altitude region along the border of Catron and Grant counties. The map highlights a landscape centered on water and elevation, with the San Francisco Hot Springs and Frisco Hot Springs serving as notable geothermal landmarks in the northeast. This area, dominated by peaks like Wilson Mtn and Snow Peak, reflects a long history of cattle ranching and livestock management, evidenced by the network of corrals and tanks, such as Goat Corral and the Brandy Tree Tank. The complex drainage systems of Cottonwood Canyon and Sipes Canyon provide a detailed view of the natural corridors that have dictated movement through these mountains for generations. Named landmarks like Angel Roost and the ominous Lost Grave Canyon suggest the local stories and remote nature of this wilderness.