2021 Map of Crozier Peak

About this map

Arizona National Scenic Trl winds through this high-desert landscape in Pinal County, tracing a path through the southern reaches of the Tortilla Mountains. The terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages, including the prominent Ripsey Wash and Cottonwood Wash, which carve through the land surrounding landmarks like Crozier Peak and Ripsey Hill. This 2021 survey reveals a landscape of large-scale landholdings and ranching infrastructure, evidenced by private access routes such as Tecolote Ranch Rd, Tony Lopez Ranch Rd, and Haydon Ranch Rd. The intricate topography of the area, shown here in the 21st century, illustrates the enduring spatial organization of Arizona's high country, where modern recreational trails now follow the same natural corridors long used for resource management and rural transit.