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2014 Map of Murphy Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The high desert landscape of Pima and Santa Cruz Counties is defined here by the jagged rise of the Tumacacori Mountains and the sprawling reaches of the Coronado National Forest. In the northwest, the settlement of Arivaca serves as a lone hub near Twin Peaks, while the surrounding terrain is a network of deep drainage systems including Murphy Canyon, Jalisco Canyon, and Leon Canyon.

This 2014 survey documents a territory shaped by its water scarcity and relief, evidenced by the numerous named catchments like Papalote Tank, Bear Grass Tank, and Arivaca Lake. High points such as Murphy Peak and Bartolo Mtn command the horizon, separated by significant transit points like Apache Pass and Red Spring Pass. The map details a labyrinth of ranch and forest roads, including W Sands of Time Rd and S Apache Canyon Rd, which navigate the complex topography of Jalisco Ridge.