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2018 Map of Crozier Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Crozier Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Tortilla Mountains dominate this arid landscape in Pinal County, where elevations rise toward the namesake Crozier Peak in the northeast. The Arizona National Scenic Trail winds north-to-south across the high ground, providing a continuous path through a region defined by complex drainage networks. These desert systems include Ripsey Wash near Ripsey Hill, Donnelly Wash, and Cottonwood Wash, which illustrate the natural watershed patterns of the Gila River basin.

Modern land use is evidenced by a network of ranch and access roads that serve the cattle-raising heritage of the area. Notable thoroughfares include Tecolote Ranch Rd, Tony Lopez Ranch Rd, and Haydon Ranch Rd. These routes, along with smaller paths like the Ripsey Lollipop from Freeman Road, highlight the intersection of recreational trail systems and traditional ranching access in the Arizona desert.