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2011 Map of Alpine

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Alpine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Alpine sits at the high-elevation heart of this survey, where the San Francisco River begins its course amidst a landscape defined by volcanic landforms and specialized water management. The settlement is flanked by prominent heights like Tenney Mountain and South Mountain, with the surrounding territory heavily marked by several dozen named earthen tanks and springs, such as Sulzberger Tank and Williams Valley Spring. These features underscore the importance of water storage in this corner of the state.

Further south, the terrain descends into the branching drainages of Prime Canyon and Bull Canyon, while Gobbler Point stands as a distinct landmark above the river valley. The presence of the Arizona Department of Corrections facility near the town center highlights the modern institutional footprint on this long-established ranching and mountain community. Geologic curiosities like Spit Sink and Porcelain Sink are scattered across the flats, reflecting the unique karst-like drainage patterns of the high plateau.