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2011 Map of Picture Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Picture Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sierra Ancha dominates this Gila County landscape, characterized by a complex network of high peaks and drainage basins. Remote outposts like the Del Shay Cabin and Oak Creek Ranch appear alongside an intricate system of springs that define the local geography, including the curiously named Hymn Book Spring and Quartz Ledge Spring. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of Picture Mountain and Mistake Peak down into the Del Shay Basin, with water courses such as Gun Creek and Turkey Creek carving through the canyons.

The map reveals a landscape managed for both cattle and conservation, shown through features like Horse Tank and Lambing Creek. Forest Service roads, including NF-71 and NF-416, provide the primary access through this region of the Tonto National Forest, connecting isolated landmarks like Juniper Mountain and Maverick Basin to the wider county. This survey provides a clear view of the wilderness character and water resources essential to the region's ranching and recreational history.