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2021 Map of Portal Peak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Portal Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Chiricahua Mountains dominate this high-altitude survey of the Coronado National Forest, where a network of primitive routes and springs supported ranching and early recreation. Steep drainage systems like S-Fork-Cave-Cr and Baker Canyon define the landscape, which is marked by a series of prominent summits including Portal Peak and Sulphur Peak. The presence of several named water features, such as Licklog Tank, Kambitsch Tank, and Sulphur Spring, points to the vital importance of water management in this arid montane environment.

Evidence of early access and wilderness navigation is found in the many named trails, including the Snowshed Trl and Herb Martyr Trl. These pathways often lead to geographic bottlenecks like Horseshoe Pass and Horseshoe Canyon, which have historically served as critical transit points through the range. The map documents a transition from the lower elevations of Blevins Draw up to the jagged ridges of Jones Ridge and Sentinel Peak.