2023 Map of McFadden Peak

About this map

The Sierra Ancha Wilderness dominates this Gila County landscape, where deep canyons and high mesas define the high-desert terrain. Central to the area is McFadden Peak, a prominent landmark surrounded by a network of drainage systems including Cherry Creek, Ash Creek, and McFadden Creek. The survey illustrates a region largely preserved in its primitive state, with access limited to routes like the State Hwy 288 Scn and backcountry trails such as the McFadden Park Trl and Grapevine Trl. Numerous springs and stock tanks, such as Board Tree Spring, China Spring Tank, and Olliger Mesa Tank, dot the mesas, indicating the area's history with livestock and water management in a demanding environment. The inclusion of the Salome Wilderness at the southern edge further underscores the protected nature of this mountain range.