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2020 Map of Brushy Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Brushy Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The eastern expanse of the Gila National Forest dominates this section of Grant County, where the high desert meets the rugged uplift of the Gila Wilderness area. This topography is defined by sharp peaks and deep drainage systems, most notably the winding courses of Ash Creek and the West Prong Ash Creek. The water-stressed character of the region is evident in the naming of critical water sources like Tub Spring, Pearson Springs, and Wilson Spring, as well as man-made improvements such as Turner Tank. These features were essential for both early ranching efforts and the management of the national forest.

Prominent landmarks like Elephant Back Mtn and High Lonesome Peak provide distinct navigational markers across the landscape. The map also captures several narrow canyon passages, specifically the Ash Creek Box and the Gila Middle Box, which denote where watercourses have carved steep-walled gaps through the volcanic rock. This detailed documentation provides a clear look at the network of canyons, from Moonhull Canyon to Pyrite Canyon, that define the local drainage patterns.