Loading map...

2018 Map of Hot Tamale Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Hot Tamale Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Hot Tamale Peak and the surrounding Dripping Spring Mountains characterize this high-desert landscape in Pinal and Gila counties. The map documents the extensive industrial activity and mineral exploration of the region, featuring the Pearl Handle Pit and numerous named gulches such as Jimmie Luck Gulch, Bluebell Gulch, and Poorman Gulch. These labels suggest a history of prospecting and mining that shaped the development of the nearby settlements of Ray and Sonora.

The complex drainage network includes Mineral Creek and the long Dripping Spring Wash, punctuated by vital water sources like Tillman Spring and Woodchopper Spring. Topographical landmarks like Scott Mtn, Government Mtn, and Big Dome rise above the canyons and washes, providing a detailed view of the rugged terrain as it appeared in the late 2010s. The presence of Troy in the southeast corner marks another node in the area's sparse network of rural outposts.