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2018 Map of Mica Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Mica Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Saguaro National Park and the Coronado National Forest converge at this high-altitude junction in the Rincon Mountains. The landscape is dominated by the massive profile of Mica Mtn, rising above a complex network of ridges like Tanque Verde Ridge and deep drainages including Madrona Canyon and Chimenea Canyon. This environment is characterized by a high density of vital water sources in an otherwise arid region, with numerous named seeps such as Spud Rock Spring, Grass Shack Spring, and Italian Spring providing critical waypoints.

Backcountry navigation is centered on the Arizona National Scenic Trail, which traverses the peaks and saddles. Distinctive geologic features like Helens Dome, Duckbill, and Reef Rock serve as landmarks for those moving through the high country. In the lower elevations, Rincon Valley opens up, drained by the meandering course of Rincon Creek, illustrating the transition from the high peaks to the valley floor.