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2014 Map of Mitchell Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Apache National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape, where deep canyons and prominent peaks define the geography. Mitchell Peak stands as a central landmark, surrounded by a complex system of drainage and relief, including the expansive Prieto Plateau and the sharp profiles of Walker Butte and Malpais Mountain. The area is marked by numerous water sources critical for life in this arid environment, such as Mitchell Spring, Walnut Spring, and Pigeon Canyon Spring.

Infrastructure is sparse, primarily limited to the winding path of US Hwy 191 cutting through the western portion of the terrain. The map details a rugged drainage network where Juan Miller Cr and Sardine Cr have carved deep paths like Chesser Canyon and Fry Canyon. These natural features, along with names like Copper King Mountain, suggest a history of prospecting and ranching among the springs and tanks of the high desert.