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1990 Map of Growler Peak

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Growler Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Growler Mountains dominate this Pima County landscape, forming a dramatic spine through the western Sonoran Desert. The high points of Growler Peak and Sheep Peak rise above the surrounding flats, where the drainages of Daniels Arroyo carve through the arid terrain. This territory is strictly managed, split between the Barry M Goldwater Air Force Range and the Cabeza Prieta Wilderness and National Wildlife Refuge.

Evidence of human attempts to secure water in this environment appears at Charlie Bell Well, Jacks Well, and the Sheep Tank catchment. These remote points, along with the narrow crossing at Charlie Bell Pass, reflect the traditional routes through the desert. Notable elevations like Childs Mountain and the uniquely named Pack Rat Hill define the eastern and northern reaches of the quadrangle, illustrating the complex topography within the protected Wilderness Boundary.