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2012 Map of Canelo Pass

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Canelo Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

San Rafael Valley defines the lower half of this landscape, a high-altitude grassland region in Southern Arizona noted for its expansive ranching history. The map documents numerous working cattle operations and family-held lands, including the Little Outfit Ranch and Ki-He-Kah Ranch. The terrain is marked by a complex network of canyons and draws such as Sheep Ranch Canyon and A Bar Draw, which channel seasonal water into named basins and catchments like Bog Hole Tank and Bear Tank.

Transportation through these remote reaches relies on established routes like Canelo Pass Rd and Patagonia San Rafael Rd, which cross the divide at Canelo Pass. This 2012 survey illustrates the enduring nature of the local ranching economy, where water sources—essential for survival in this environment—are meticulously labeled with names like Paloma Spring and Rosemary Tank, identifying critical landmarks for land management and local history.