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1996 Map of Muskhog Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Winchester Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Cochise County, where the high peaks of Muskhog Mountain and Javelina Peak overlook a terrain defined by deep drainage systems and ranching infrastructure. The northern portion of the quadrangle is managed as part of the Coronado National Forest, transitioning south into the broad expanse of Allen Flat. This area illustrates the critical importance of water management in the Arizona backcountry, with numerous catchments and sources such as Javelina Spring, Stubbs Tank, and Fingham Tank distributed across the canyons.

Evidence of historical resource extraction is visible through several Prospects and Mine Shafts located in the southern reaches, connected by a network of 4WD tracks. Significant natural features include the South Fork Ash Creek and Davis Canyon, which cut through the mountain range. A modern Pipeline traverses the central valley, marking a shift in the region's utility use while maintaining the traditional network of corrals used for livestock.