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2012 Map of Portal

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Portal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Galeyville and Paradise anchor this landscape in the eastern Chiricahua Mountains, marking areas where mining history and high-desert settlement meet. The map reveals a network of forest roads and canyons, notably Cave Creek Canyon leading toward the gateway of The Portal. Local genealogy is anchored by the Paradise Cem and scattered landmarks like the Bagwell Ranch.

Water sources are vital in this arid environment, evidenced by named features such as Cienega Spring, Hummingbird Spring, and Chiricahua Tank. The transition from the peaks of Davis Mountain and Silver Peak down into Round Valley illustrates the complex drainage systems of Cave Cr and its various forks. Cultural use of the land is visible through established recreational sites like Idlewild Forest Camp and Stewart Forest Camp.