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2004 Map of Copper Mountain

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Copper Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Sierra Ancha and the Salome Wilderness dominate this high-desert landscape within the Tonto National Forest. The map reflects a region of significant elevation changes, defined by the towering presence of Greenback Peak and the deep clefts of Cataract Canyon and Indian Camp Canyon. This early 21st-century revision reveals a landscape primarily dedicated to cattle ranching and wilderness preservation, where remote outposts like the Z T Ranch, J Slash X Ranch, and J R Ranch are positioned near vital water sources.

A network of water management features, including the Indian Camp Reservoir and numerous livestock tanks like Headquarters Pasture Tank, indicates the ongoing challenge of water security in the Arizona backcountry. Notable landmarks for local historians include the Dupont Cabin and various prospects that hint at the region's mining heritage. The southern portion of the sheet descends toward the complex terrain of Hells Hole, where Workman Creek flows through the steep canyons south of Buck Peak.