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2011 Map of Chiricahua Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chiricahua Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Dehorn serves as a primary reference point in this corner of Gila County, situated along a network of drainages and seasonal water sources. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Blue River, which is fed by Blue River Spring and joined by several smaller tributaries including Pineasco Creek. The presence of scattered ranching or range improvements like Hospital Tank, Turkey Roost Tank, and Phillips Park Tank indicates a landscape managed for livestock in an arid environment.

Navigational arteries such as Indian Rte 4 and Indian Rte 7 provide the few modern corridors through the territory. To the east, the prominent elevation of Chiricahua Butte overlooks the surrounding basin, while Turkey Creek carves its path through the southern portion of the quadrangle. This 2011 survey captures the area's transition between high-desert plateaus and the intricate drainage networks that feed the larger regional river systems.