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2018 Map of Mount Wrightson

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Mount Wrightson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Santa Rita Mountains dominate this 2018 survey, centered on the high elevations of the Coronado National Forest. This section of the range is defined by prominent peaks including Mt Wrightson, Josephine Peak, and Florida Peak, creating a complex landscape of drainages and saddles. The network of canyons, such as Madera Canyon and Florida Canyon, reveals a pattern of natural springs including Bog Springs, Kent Spring, and Dutch John Spring that have long supported movement through this terrain.

A significant modern feature is the Arizona National Scenic Trail, which traverses the ridges and passes like Josephine Saddle and Baldy Saddle. The map also captures several named gulches along the northern periphery, such as Kentucky Gulch and Boston Gulch, reflecting the area's history of mineral exploration. These landforms and water sources, from Walker Basin to Temporal Gulch, provide a detailed record of the geography within the Pima and Santa Cruz County border region.