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2017 Map of Hendricks Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hendricks Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Gila National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain, dominated by a complex network of canyons and mesas in the southwestern wilderness. The land is marked by numerous water catchment features, suggesting the vital importance of water management in this arid environment. Notable examples include Lake Superior Tank, Juan Mesa Tank, and the Kelly Mesa Tank, which are scattered among prominent elevations such as Hendricks Peak and Mud Springs Mtn.

Transport through this part of the forest is defined by winding tracks like Powder Horn Ridge Rd and Mc Knight Canyon Rd, which navigate the steep topography between Skillet Mesa and Kelly Mesa. The drainage patterns are clearly delineated, with Little McKnight Canyon and Stitzel Canyon cutting through the landscape toward the lower elevations of Bear Canyon and Rabb Canyon. This survey captures the remote character of the area, where the economy is tied to natural resource management and the preservation of the forest's rugged hydrology.