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1986 Map of Dagger Peak

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Dagger Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Salt River meanders through the central landscape of this Gila County survey, carving deep canyons and dramatic geological formations like Horseshoe Bend. The area is characterized by its overlapping jurisdictions, where the Tonto National Forest meets the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and the protected Salt River Wilderness. Water sources are vital markers in this arid terrain, with numerous named points such as Liquor Spring, Coon Creek Spring, and Bill Lee Spring providing relief across the mountain slopes.

Prominent landmarks such as Dagger Peak and Mc Gee Mountain overlook the drainage basins of Cherry Creek and Coon Creek. Low-lying areas like Redmond Flat provide a break in the elevation, while signs of human activity are sparse, limited to features like a Gravel Pit and several corrals. The map details a complex network of washes and canyons, including Sycamore Canyon and Pringle Wash, which define the hydrological patterns of the region during the mid-1980s.