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2014 Map of Mount Hopkins

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Coronado National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape, where the jagged peaks of the Santa Rita Mountains rise sharply above the desert floor. The topography is defined by dramatic summits like Mount Hopkins, Yoas Mtn, and the distinctive Elephant Head. This region is a complex network of drainage systems and narrow canyons, including Madera Canyon and Agua Caliente Canyon, which have historically served as critical corridors for both wildlife and human travel in this arid environment.

Water sources are scarce but vital, marked by remote locations such as Chino Spring, Iron Spring, and Walnut Spring. These springs and basins, like the Chino Basin and Montosa Basin, provided essential stopping points for early ranchers and travelers traversing the Pima and Santa Cruz county line. The map captures the specialized infrastructure of the high peaks, including Mt Hopkins Rd winding toward the summit, contrasting with the wilderness of areas like Devils Cash Box and Tia Juana Ridge.