2012 Map of Portal Peak

About this map

The Monte Vista Peak Lookout stands watch over this high-desert and mountain landscape in the Chiricahua range during the early 21st century. The map details a network of canyons and peaks, including Pot Hole Peak, Darnell Peak, and Portal Peak, which define the local topography. Human presence is marked by established forest sites like South Fork Forest Camp and Herb Martyr Forest Camp, alongside the private Roush Ranch in the southern reaches. Water sources, vital in this environment, are mapped as a series of springs and tanks such as Dripping Spring, Burro Spring, and Horseshoe Tank Number Three. The drainage patterns of Cave Cr and its tributaries, including S Fork Cave Cr, illustrate the seasonal flow through Pothole Canyon and North Fork Canyon, while S Fork Rd and Sulphur Rd provide the primary access through the steep terrain.