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2021 Map of Chiricahua Peak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Chiricahua Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Chiricahua Peak stands as the literal and topographic centerpiece of this high-elevation survey within the Coronado National Forest. This section of the Chiricahua Mountains is defined by a dense network of drainages and ridgelines, where numerous high summits like Monte Vista Peak and Snowshed Peak overlook a complex system of trails. The landscape reveals a heavy reliance on foot and pack travel, with established routes such as the Mormon Canyon Trl and Crest Trl connecting various saddles and parks.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid high-country environment, documented here through a series of named springs and small lakes. From the waters of Rucker Lake and the North Fork Rucker Canyon in the south to the remote Winn Falls in the north, these features illustrate the essential hydrology of the range. The presence of named locations like Anita Park and Cima Park suggests established camping or grazing sites utilized by travelers and forest rangers alike.