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2011 Map of Mount Baldy

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mount Baldy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Baldy Peak and Mount Baldy dominate this high-altitude landscape within the White Mountains, where the headwaters of several significant river systems emerge. The area serves as a critical hydrological hub, giving rise to the West Fork Black River, East Fork White River, and both the West Fork Little Colorado River and East Fork Little Colorado River. The transition from peak to basin is marked by numerous cienegas—high-elevation wetlands—including Smith Cienega, Bull Cienega, and Hall Cienega, which reflect the unique water-retention characteristics of this volcanic range.

Human presence is sparse and concentrated around resource management and recreation. The Slade Ranch and Damoff Cabin represent the small-scale ranching and forest-service outposts found in these elevations. Developed features such as the Lee Valley Reservoir and the Sheep Crossing Campground indicate the intersection of water management and seasonal mountain tourism. Navigational markers like Boardshack Knoll and Sunrise Peak provide orientation across the diverse terrain of the Mount Thomas and Mount Warren massifs.