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2014 Map of Mine Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Mine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Tonto National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape, where the Mazatzal Mountains rise in the northeast corner at the Maricopa and Gila County line. The topography is characterized by dramatic elevation changes, most notably at the Malpais Cliffs and along the flanks of Mine Mountain. The distribution of water sources, such as Coyote Spring, Willow Spring, and Mine Mountain Spring, highlights the critical nature of these desert water points for both livestock and wildlife in a region cut by ephemeral drainages like Mesquite Wash and Cottonwood Cr.

Connectivity is limited to a few specific corridors, including the Beeline Hwy on the western edge and Cline Cabin Rd winding through the interior. These routes, alongside the presence of features like Brushy Basin and The Wata Ridges, suggest a landscape primarily utilized for ranching and forest management rather than permanent settlement. The survey detail provides a clear view of the complex canyon systems, particularly Cane Spring Canyon in the southeast.