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2023 Map of Mount Baldy

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mount Baldy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

High peaks of the White Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Apache National Forest. The geography is defined by a series of prominent summits, including Mt Baldy, Mt Warren, and Mt Ord, which serve as the headwaters for several significant drainages. The West Fork Little Colorado River and East Fork White River originate on these slopes, flowing through a landscape marked by high mountain meadows or cienegas.

Interpretive details on the map reveal the recreational and historical infrastructure of the Mount Baldy Wilderness, with a network of footpaths and seasonal routes such as the West Baldy Trl and the Railroad Grade Trl. These names hint at the area's transition from early industrial extraction or transit toward its modern status as a protected wilderness area. Small-scale features like Pit Spring and various stock tanks suggest the localized water management necessary for supporting wildlife and livestock in this environment.