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2021 Map of Four Peaks

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Four Peaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Mazatzal Mountains rise sharply in this high-altitude portion of the Tonto National Forest, where the boundary between Gila and Maricopa counties follows the high ridgelines. The landscape is dominated by the distinctive massif of the Four Peaks, including the towering summit of Browns Peak and the nearby Ziltadin Mtn. This area serves as a significant drainage divide, with numerous seasonal water sources such as Amethyst Spring, Shake Spring, and Middle Water Spring tucked into the steep drainages.

A network of remote routes, led by the Arizona National Scenic Trl, connects high-country landmarks like Lone Pine Saddle and Alder Saddle. The presence of Browns Cabin Spring and old cattle-related features like Middle Water Hole Tank suggests a history of high-country ranching and prospecting amidst the granite outcrops. From the southern reach of Buckhorn Mtn to the northern expanse of Big Pine Flat, the map reveals a wilderness terrain structured by deep cuts like Cane Spring Canyon and Mills Canyon.