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2014 Map of Kielberg Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Kielberg Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Coronado National Forest lands dominate the eastern and northern reaches of this territory, where the complex drainage systems of the Galiuro Mountains carve deep into the landscape. The intricate topography is defined by significant landmarks such as Kielberg Canyon and the curiously named Charlie Dike, a geological feature rising above Peters Wash. This area serves as a triple junction for Pinal, Graham, and Pima Counties, marking a remote boundary zone where the high desert terrain transitions toward the Pedro River valley.

Evidence of water management in this arid environment is found at YLE Tank and within Cement Dam Canyon, reflecting the vital importance of seasonal water flow for local land use. While modern transit is limited to routes like N San Pedro River Rd, the map details a network of canyons including Rhodes Canyon and Gardner Canyon, which have long dictated the movement of people and livestock through these rugged basins.