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2011 Map of Crozier Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ripsey Ranch and Tecolote Ranch anchor this arid landscape within the Tortilla Mountains, where a network of seasonal watercourses defines the terrain. The region is characterized by extensive drainage systems, most notably the wide paths of Cottonwood Wash, Eagle Wash, and Donnelly Wash which cut through the high desert floor. These washes served as natural corridors for early movement, reflected here by the alignment of local ranch roads such as Tecolote Ranch Rd and Hayden Ranch Rd.

High points like Crozier Peak and Ripsey Hill provide significant landmarks across the Pinal County interior. The mapping of Tony Lopez Ranch alongside numerous smaller tributaries like Circle S Wash and Romero Wash illustrates the sparse but persistent human footprint in this part of Arizona. A prominent Power Line corridor traverses the southern portion of the quadrangle, marking the intersection of modern infrastructure with traditional ranching lands.