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1996 Map of Oak Grove Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness and the rugged Galiuro Mountains define this landscape along the Pinal and Graham County border. This area is characterized by a high concentration of historical mining activity in the southern reaches, where prospects and named mines like the Table Mtn Mine and Glory Hole Mine dot the drainage basins. The presence of Copper Creek (Site) near the confluence of Saloon Gulch and Copper Creek suggests an era of intense resource extraction and localized settlement.

Water sources are vital landmarks in this arid environment, with dozens of springs identified including Jackson Spring, Cement Tank Spring, and Bluebird Spring. Transportation is limited to a network of trails and 4wd tracks that navigate the steep elevation changes between peaks like Turquoise Peak and deep incisions such as Oak Grove Canyon. In the southeast, the Coronado National Forest boundary encompasses Mescal Peak and the ranching territory surrounding Fourmile Ranch.