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2021 Map of Lone Star Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Lone Star Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Lone Star Mtn and the Gila Mountains dominate this arid landscape in Graham County, where a complex network of canyons and high-desert passes has historically dictated movement. The presence of water sources like Dry Canyon Spring, Cottonwood Spring, and Red Tanks Spring highlights the vital importance of natural catchments in this high-relief terrain. Ranching and land management infrastructure is visible through numerous named catchments such as Salt Trap Tank and Rattlesnake Tank, indicating how this rugged environment was utilized for livestock in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Transportation through the range is focused on established routes such as Solomon Pass Rd, which navigates through Solomon Pass, and the W Bonita Rim Rd that skirts the northern drainages. In the southeast corner, the Gila River provides a stark contrast to the higher elevations, winding through the flats near Aqueduct Rd. This modern survey provides an essential look at the physical geography between Farrell Mtn and the river valley, useful for understanding the historic routes and natural landmarks of the region.