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2017 Map of Dorsey Ranch

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Dorsey Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses the high country of this quadrangle, where the terrain is defined by a series of prominent mesas and deep canyons. The landscape is marked by the presence of Dorsey Ranch, situated near Dorsey Spring and the drainage of Bear Cr. This area shows a clear reliance on isolated water sources, as evidenced by several named landmarks like Lee Spring, Dorsey Hole Spring, and various stock tanks including Mikes Tank and Taylor Tank.

The topography is dominated by large tablelands such as Slick Rock Mesa, Dorsey Mesa, and Reading Mesa, which are dissected by numerous canyons with names that suggest early local history or use, such as Blacksmith Canyon, Shelby Clark Canyon, and Windmill Canyon. A small network of mountain roads, including Bear Mtn Rd and Walnut Creek Rd, provides the only access through this complex system of valleys and ridgelines.