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2012 Map of Montezuma Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Montezuma Pass and the surrounding high desert terrain near the Arizona-Sonora border define this 2012 topographic study. The landscape is characterized by prominent peaks and deep drainage systems, with Coronado Peak and Montezuma Peak anchoring the high ground. Human infrastructure is concentrated along the northern edge of the quadrangle, where W Montezuma Canyon Rd provides access through the rugged elevation changes.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, evidenced by named features such as Yaqui Spring, Oak Spring, and Swallow Spring. To the west, the Lone Mountain International Airport and the sprawling One Hundred Three Mesa show the transition from the steep canyon walls of Copper Canyon and Yaqui Canyon to more level terrain. The map captures a high-altitude borderland where topography dictates the flow of both water and travel.