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2018 Map of Aztec Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Aztec Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sierra Ancha dominates this portion of the Tonto National Forest, where high elevations and complex drainages define the landscape. The survey details a rugged interior marked by significant peaks such as Aztec Peak and Baker Mtn, alongside secluded canyons like Pueblo Canyon and Cold Spring Canyon. Human presence is concentrated around Aztec Lodge and Rose Creek Lodge, which serve as gateways to this wilderness.

Resource extraction history is subtly noted at Asbestos Point, while the natural hydrology is evidenced by numerous water sources including Workman Creek Falls, Mystery Spring, and Tewksbury Spring. The map traces a network of forest roads like NF-487 and NF-145 that navigate around landmarks such as Jack Mtn and Grantham Peak. These features reflect a late 20th and early 21st-century balance between recreational use and historical mining interests within the Gila County highlands.