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2012 Map of Miller Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Miller Peak towers over the Huachuca Mountains in this 2012 survey, anchoring a landscape where deep drainages like Ramsey Canyon and Garden Canyon provide a sharp contrast to the developing residential street grids of Nicksville to the east. The map captures a mix of rugged high-elevation terrain and low-desert ranching heritage, with several family-named properties such as Barchas Ranch, D'Albini Ranch, and Richards Ranch situated along the base of the mountains.

Canyons throughout the quadrangle are marked by numerous water sources, including Black Bear Spring and Old Sawmill Spring, which historically supported local industry and settlement. Public recreation and conservation areas are well-established by this era, evidenced by the Reef Campground and Ramsey Vista Campground. The presence of Scheelite Ridge points to the region's mining history, while the diverse network of named trails and roads like E Ramsey Canyon Rd reflects the area's transition into a modern hub for hikers and residents alike.