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1996 Map of Piety Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Coronado National Forest and the Rincon Mountain Wilderness dominate this high-desert landscape in Pima County, where cattle ranching and water management define the local geography. The map reveals a complex network of man-made water features essential for survival in this arid environment, including the Youtcy Pasture Tank, Italian Trap Tank, and Josephine Tank. These reservoirs, paired with natural sources like Alamo Spring and Bullock Spring, illustrate the infrastructure required to support livestock across the canyons.

Remote transportation is centered on Redington Road, which winds through the terrain near landmarks such as Piety Hill and Chimney Rock. Traceable history is found in scattered prospects and a mine tucked into Youtcy Canyon, alongside family-named sites like the Bullock Corrals Spring. The presence of the Bellota Spring (Dry) serves as a reminder of the seasonal nature of the region's water supply during the mid-1990s.