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2014 Map of Mount Hughes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Patagonia serves as the gateway to this corner of the Coronado National Forest in southern Arizona, situated where the waters of Sonoita Cr and Harshaw Cr meet. The landscape is defined by the high ridges of the Canelo Hills and prominent peaks like Mount Hughes and Candelerio Peak. A complex network of drainage systems, including Little Casa Blanca Canyon and Smith Canyon, carves through the terrain, illustrating the dramatic hydrology of the High Sonoran Desert.

Transportation and recreation routes crisscross the area, from state highway Az-82 to the winding path of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. For the historical researcher, the map reveals the density of water management in this arid environment, evidenced by named features like Weiland Harshaw Storage, Holding Pasture Trick Tank, and Saddle Mountain Tank. The presence of School Canyon and various family-named landmarks suggests the long-standing ranching and rural settlement patterns that have shaped Santa Cruz County's high country.