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2023 Map of Cane Springs Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Cane Springs Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Pine and Strawberry sit at the northeastern edge of this mountain landscape, marking the primary settlements in a region defined by dramatic elevation changes along the Mogollon Rim. The area is largely protected within the Tonto National Forest and the Mazatzal Wilderness, where a network of trails like the Arizona National Scenic Trl and Verde River Trl navigate through complex terrain. Numerous stock tanks, including Black Jack Tank and Plowbeam Tank, suggest a land used for seasonal grazing despite its steep ridges and deep canyons.

The topographic detail highlights the descent from high mesas like Hardscrabble Mesa and Deadman Mesa toward the East Verde River in the south. Named landmarks such as Hells Hole and The Gorge illustrate the erosion patterns of Hardscrabble Creek and its tributaries. For researchers, the map traces specific geographic features like Indian Spring Ridge and Hieroglyphic Canyon, which offer clues to the historical movement of people and livestock through these Gila County uplands.