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2014 Map of Adams Mesa

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Adams Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Tonto National Forest defines this high-desert landscape in Maricopa County, where the terrain is marked by prominent landforms and vital water sources. The map traces the winding course of Sycamore Creek and Ironwood Wash, which cut through a series of mesas and peaks including Adams Mesa, Sheep Mesa, and Sugarloaf Mtn. The reliance on local hydrology is evident through numerous named catchments and springs such as Mesquite Spring, Hughes Tank, and Black Mesa Tanks.

Modern infrastructure, represented by the Beeline Hwy and N Old Bush Hwy, provides access through this arid region, connecting the canyons and ridges of the Tonto National Forest. Geographers and researchers can examine the intricate drainage patterns of Malpais Canyon and Otero Canyon, which reveal the natural erosive forces shaping the Arizona wilderness. This 2014 survey serves as a detailed record of the physical geography and public land boundaries during the early 21st century.