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1989 Map of Mitchell Peak

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Mitchell Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Apache National Forest dominates this landscape in Greenlee County, characterized by a complex network of canyons and high-elevation landforms. The terrain rises to Mitchell Peak and stretches across the wide Prieto Plateau, while the southeastern corner is defined by the winding course of the San Francisco River. This area is a patchwork of hydrological features and early resource extraction, marked by numerous Springs such as Coronado Spring and Sycamore Springs that supported both wildlife and early travelers.

Evidence of historical prospecting is scattered throughout the southern gulches, including an Open Pit Mine and several Mine Shafts near King Mountain. The map detail follows the movement of people through the backcountry via the Sardine Trail and various unnamed pack trails. Unique geological landmarks like the Natural Arch and the prominent Walker Butte serve as distinct navigational points within this wilderness.