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1996 Map of Leslie Canyon

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Leslie Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Swisshelm Mountains and Pedregosa Mountains converge in this southeastern Arizona landscape, creating a dramatic corridor for Leslie Creek. This 1990s survey highlights the protected land of the Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge, an area critical for native fish and riparian habitat. The topography is defined by sharp elevation changes at Taylor Butte and Bald Knob, while the canyons themselves, including Monster Canyon and Indian Canyon, show signs of geological exploration with scattered Prospect labels and Mine Shaft locations.

Resource extraction and ranching history are evident through the presence of Gravel Pits in the west and a Corral near Mud Springs Draw. The map documents a network of 4wd tracks that snake through the mountains, providing the primary access to these high-desert drainage systems before they spill out into the flatter valley floor. This snapshot captures the balance between 20th-century conservation efforts and the area's legacy of small-scale mining and livestock management.