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2014 Map of Mount Turnbull

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Santa Teresa Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape within the Coronado National Forest, where steep canyons and isolated peaks define the geography of Graham County. Elevation reaches its zenith at Mount Turnbull, surrounded by a complex system of drainage basins including North Fork Goodwin Canyon and Hinton Canyon. The scarcity of water in this arid environment is evident by the reliance on named water sources such as Post Office Spring, Goat Ranch Spring, and Bitter Spring, which have long served as vital landmarks for travel and ranching.

Evidence of early land use and topographical surveying is reflected in names like Quartzite Mtn, Limestone Mtn, and Crystal Peak, indicating the geological character that drew interest to this corner of Arizona. The network of canyons, from Musk Hog Canyon to the narrow passage known as The Box, suggests a landscape where movement was dictated by the natural contours of the earth and the availability of springs.