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1996 Map of Mescal

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Mescal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The high desert landscape of Whetstone Mountains and the Coronado National Forest dominates the southern reaches of this 1996 survey. This rugged terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, including Anderson Canyon, Wakefield Canyon, and Cherry Canyon, which carve through the foothills of peaks like Haystack Mtn and Easter Mtn. The area's ranching heritage is clearly marked by family-named properties and water sources such as the Double X Ranch, Jay Six Ranch, and Williams Ranch, along with critical water points like Wildcat Well and Bill Williams Tank.

Modern transportation infrastructure is represented by the Mescal Interchange, providing a sharp contrast to the nearby Old Railroad Grade. This abandoned path traces an older era of rail travel through the northern desert floor. The map also captures several springs and wells that have long supported life in this arid environment, including Wakefield Spring, Little Nogales Spring, and Dolphin Well.