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2018 Map of Pedregosa Mountains West

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Pedregosa Mountains West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Swisshelm Mountains and Pedregosa Mountains converge in this high-desert portion of Cochise County, defining a landscape of deep drainages and isolated springs. Significant conservation areas dominate the western and eastern quadrants, specifically the Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge and a section of the Coronado National Forest. This 2018 survey reveals a network of ranch-access roads and naming conventions that reflect a legacy of cattle ranching, including N Haymoor Ranch Rd and E Circle H Ranch Rd.

Water management is critical in this environment, evidenced by numerous tanks and springs such as High Lonesome Tank, Upper Seep Tank, and Walnut Spring. Distinctive geological features like Castle Dome and Packsaddle Mtn stand as landmarks above the varied canyon systems. The settlement of Poverty Flat at the southern edge suggests the challenging nature of the terrain for early inhabitants and homesteaders.