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2017 Map of Crookson Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Crookson Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Gila National Forest spans this high-elevation landscape, where numerous natural springs and man-made water tanks are the primary signs of human activity in the arid terrain. The map is defined by prominent summits, including Crookson Peak, Juniper Peak, and the Summit Mountains to the southwest. Water sources like Utah Bill Spring, Fish Spring, and Dark Thunder Spring suggest a history of seasonal ranching or livestock movement through the canyons.

Deeply carved drainage systems such as Dark Thunder Canyon and Lemmons Canyon slice through the forest, leading toward the dramatic Apache Box in the west. Long-established tracks like Brushy Mountain Rd and Summit Peak Rd provide the only significant access through this complex topography of gaps and flats, including Burtcher Flats and Snow Gap. The distribution of features like Old Big Tank and Jerky Park Tank highlights the vital importance of water management in this high-desert environment.