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2021 Map of Apache Peak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Apache Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Whetstone Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape within the Coronado National Forest, where steep canyons and significant peaks define the border between Pima and Cochise counties. Named summits like Apache Peak and Granite Peak overlook a complex network of water sources, essential for survival and livestock in this arid environment. The map documents numerous cattle-rearing features such as McNalley Tank, Boulder Tank, and Great Spring Tank, alongside dozens of natural seeps like Apache Spring and Blacktail Spring.

Remote trails and washes provide the primary means of navigation through the rugged topography. Traditional routes including the Lobo Pass Trl and Guindani Trl wind through landmarks like French Joe Canyon and Cottonwood Saddle. The presence of Bootlegger Spring and Death Trap Spring suggests the difficult nature of the terrain and the varied history of use, from ranching and mining to early transit through the mountains.