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2021 Map of Ninetysix Hills NW

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Ninetysix Hills NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Ninetysix Hills and the surrounding high desert terrain dominate this Pinal County landscape, where water management is the primary marker of human activity. The map reveals a sophisticated network of catchments and tanks essential for ranching and survival in this arid environment, including Rincon Tank, Half Moon Tank, and Coyote Tank. These features, often the only reliable water sources for miles, underscore the historical reliance on seasonal runoff channeled through drainages like Paisano Wash and Box-O-Wash.

Access to this remote region is defined by long-established routes such as Whitlow Ranch Rd and E Helmwheel Ranch Rd, which navigate between prominent elevations like Allens Peak and Mid Mtn. The land is divided by the rectangular grid of the Public Land Survey System, specifically marking sections within t5s r11e and t6s r12e, providing a clear record of land management and property boundaries in a landscape characterized by its isolated peaks and washes.