2014 Map of Kennedy Peak

About this map

Kennedy Peak and Rockhouse Peak anchor this high-elevation terrain within the Coronado National Forest, where the complex drainage systems of the Galiuro Mountains are mapped in detail. The landscape is defined by a network of steep canyons such as Pipestem Canyon and Mailbox Canyon, leading down toward the southern course of Paddys River. Notable for its remote utility, the China Peak Observatory Airport sits atop a ridge near China Peak, overlooking the Rattlesnake Mesa to the north. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, evidenced by named features like Powers Garden Spring, Willow Spring, and Bluff Spring. These points of interest, along with the various cattle tanks like Peach Tree Tank, illustrate the intersection of conservation land, high-altitude research infrastructure, and the historical reliance on isolated water improvements for ranching and forest management.