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2018 Map of Ninetysix Hills NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Ninetysix Hills dominates the southeastern quadrant of this Pinal County landscape, which is defined by a sophisticated network of water catchment systems essential for life in the arid high desert. The map reveals the intricate water management of the era through numerous named basins like Rincon Tank, Half-Moon Tank, and Coyote Tank. These features, often associated with ranching operations, are connected by ephemeral drainage systems such as Paisano Wash and the distinctively named Box-O-Wash.

Topographic landmarks such as Allens Peak and Mid Mtn provide significant vertical relief, while the Cat Hills and Box O Hills mark the undulating horizon. The primary transit artery, the E Florence-Kelvin Hwy, bisects the northern sections, providing access to remote outposts like Whitlow Ranch Rd and the E Helmwheel Ranch Rd. This 2018 survey captures a landscape where resource management and ranching heritage remain the primary human footprint across the desert floor.