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2018 Map of Picacho Colorado

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Picacho Colorado and the dramatic geological formations of the Tonto National Forest dominate this Arizona landscape. The confluence of Canyon Cr and the Salt River creates a deeply incised topography, including the striking Salt River Canyon and the expansive Gleason Flat. This region is defined by its water management features and cattle-country infrastructure, evidenced by the numerous named stock tanks such as Medicine Butte Tank Number Two, Quail Tank, and Cypress Pasture Tank. These features suggest a landscape managed for grazing amidst significant elevation changes.

Prominent landforms like Mustang Ridge and Medicine Butte provide distinct landmarks for navigators and historians. The presence of Albert Spring and Cedar Spring indicates critical natural water sources in this arid environment, which likely influenced early movement through the Salt River Valley. This 2018 survey serves as a high-resolution record of the drainage patterns and terrain of Gila County.