Loading map...

2011 Map of Escudilla Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Escudilla Mountain dominates this high-altitude landscape of eastern Arizona, where the terrain transitions from steep ridges to expansive upland flats. The small settlement of Troweek sits at a crossroads of forest routes, serving as a gateway to the surrounding wilderness and the historic Escudilla Lookout. The map reveals a complex network of springs and tanks, such as Parson Spring and Gibbons Lake Tank, which are critical water sources in this elevated environment.

Remote landforms like Hell Roaring Mesa and the bowl-like depression known as the Punchbowl suggest a geologically active past that shaped the local topography. For researchers, the presence of named landmarks like Profanity Ridge and Toolbox Draw provides a glimpse into the vernacular history of the area. The drainage systems, including Cienega Creek and Romero Creek, define the movement of water across the varied elevations of the Escudilla Trailhead region.