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2020 Map of Crookson Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Crookson Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Crookson Peak rises as the central landmark in this high-desert portion of the Gila National Forest, an area characterized by a complex network of seasonal water sources and named canyons. Cattle ranching and land management legacy is evident through the numerous stock tanks scattered across the terrain, including Jerky Park Pasture Tank, Old Big Tank, and Malpais Tank. These water improvements, often situated in named basins like O L D Basin, represent the essential infrastructure for utilizing this arid environment.

The topography is sharply defined by drainages such as Apache Box and Dark Thunder Canyon, while various springs including Indian Spring and Utah Bill Spring provide rare natural water points. Connectivity across the Summit Mountains and the surrounding peaks is maintained by secondary routes like Brushy Mtn Rd and Summit Peak Rd, which navigate the gaps between formations like Deer Peak and Juniper Peak.