2014 Map of Fife Peak

About this map

Fife Peak rises as a central landmark within this portion of the Coronado National Forest, where the high elevations of the Chiricahua Mountains dominate the eastern landscape. The topography is defined by a series of deep drainages, including Fife Canyon, Trunk Canyon, and the distinctively named North Witch Canyon. This 2014 survey documents a complex network of water management features essential for land use in this arid environment, such as Riggs Tank, Boundary Tank, and the appropriately named Bumblebee Tank. While the eastern half of the map is largely roadless forest land, the western edge shows the interface of the mountains with local ranching and residential routes like E Braaton Ranch Rd and S Skye Island Dr. Hidden within the drainages are seasonal sources like Madrono Spring and Ratliff Spring, which have historically supported local wildlife and livestock.