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2014 Map of Fortified Peak

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fortified Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Fortified Peak stands as the central landmark of this arid basin in Pinal County, surrounded by a complex system of seasonal drainages and cattle-ranching infrastructure. The landscape is defined by its deep connectivity to water management, visible through numerous named tanks such as McCarty Tank, Jones Tank, and Patterson Tank, which supported the livestock of the Falcon Valley Ranch Rd area. The topographic relief is marked by significant natural barriers like Falcon Divide and Wild Cow Ravine, which carve through the desert floor.

Transport through this territory relied on winding routes like Willow Springs Rd and Olsen Wash Rd, navigating around extensive washes such as Bloodsucker Wash and Horse Foot Wash. This 2014 survey documents the enduring ranching character of Falcon Valley, where the placement of Big Bertha Tank and Airport Tank near the Falcon Divide indicates the ongoing importance of every available water source in this corner of the Arizona desert.