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1996 Map of Murphy Peak

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Murphy Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

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Murphy Peak and the surrounding high desert of the Tumacacori Mountains define this landscape, where cattle ranching and water management shape the terrain. A complex network of livestock infrastructure is evident through numerous named water sources like Lower Sardina Well, Cedar Windmill, and Bear Grass Tank, illustrating the vital importance of water rights in this arid borderland region. Much of the eastern portion lies within the Coronado National Forest, showing a transition from the drainage of Moyza Canyon and Cedar Canyon toward the high summits.

Outdoor recreation and early water engineering are highlighted by the presence of Arivaca Lake in the southwest and several small catchment systems such as Jalisco Dam and Beehive Dam. The Pima and Santa Cruz county line cuts through the center of the survey, passing near significant landmarks like Dicks Peak and Red Spring Pass, which provide historical transit points through the rugged mountain gaps.