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2012 Map of McGrew Spring

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of McGrew Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Kartchner Caverns State Park and the rugged eastern slopes of the Whetstone Mountains dominate this arid landscape southwest of Benson. The area is defined by a sophisticated water management network of cattle tanks and springs, vital for ranching in this high-desert environment. Features such as French Joe Tank, Ramsey Tank, and Jog Tank are scattered across the alluvial fans, while McGrew Spring and Dry Canyon Spring emerge from the deeper drainages.

Transport and access are traced through a series of primitive and improved roads, including French Joe Rd and Sands Ranch Rd, which penetrate the Coronado National Frst. The presence of French Joe Camp nestled within French Joe Canyon suggests a history of localized settlement or seasonal resource use. Significant drainage systems like Middle Canyon Wash and Sacaton Wash illustrate the complex natural irrigation patterns that move water toward the San Pedro Valley.