2014 Map of Apache Peak

About this map

The Whetstone Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape along the boundary of Pima and Cochise Counties, where water sources dictated survival and movement. Dozens of isolated springs and livestock tanks, such as Bootlegger Spring, Coyote Spring, and the curiously named Death Trap Spring, are scattered across the slopes and deep drainages. These features, along with the Shellenberger Trick Tank and French Joe Trick Tank, illustrate the critical importance of water management in the arid climate of the Coronado National Forest.