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2011 Map of Fortified Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fortified Peak stands as the central landmark in this high-desert landscape, surrounded by a complex system of drainage channels and ranching outposts. The network of washes, including the evocatively named Suffering Wash, Bloodsucker Wash, and Big Bertha Wash, defines the hydrology of the region. Local ranching history is evidenced by scattered settlements such as Sunnyside Ranch, Horse Foot Ranch, and the Rock House, alongside numerous stock tanks like McCarty Tank and Wild Cow Tank that supported livestock in this arid environment.

Transport through the area relies on unpaved routes such as Willow Springs Rd and Falcon Valley Ranch Rd, tracing paths through significant terrain features like Suffering Gulch and Chirreones Arroyo. The presence of labels such as The Big House and Camp Grant Wash points to the area's deeper cultural and historical footprint within Pinal County. This map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure and natural ravines, including Antelope Ravine and Patterson Ravine, as they appeared in the early 21st century.