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2014 Map of Campo Bonito

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Campo Bonito
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

San Manuel stands as a primary population center in this portion of the Arizona landscape, where the residential grid meets the expansive terrain of the Coronado National Forest. To the southwest, the topography rises sharply into the Santa Catalina Mountains, defined by prominent elevations such as Rice Peak and the high spine of Oracle Ridge. This area is marked by a complex network of ephemeral watercourses including Smelter Wash, Flag Wash, and Peppersauce Wash, which drain the various canyons and hillsides.

Cultural and historical markers are scattered throughout the foothills, including the small settlements of Campo Bonito and Highjinks. The presence of American Flag Spring and American Flag Hill points to localized water sources that were historically vital for transit and settlement. The Arizona National Scenic Trail winds through the central portion of the map, following the natural contours between Ray Spring Hill and the rugged canyons of the south, illustrating the long-standing importance of this corridor for traversal.