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2014 Map of Putnam Wash

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Putnam Wash
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Tortilla Mountains dominate this arid landscape in Pinal County, where the desert floor is carved by a complex network of ephemeral drainages. The most prominent of these is the wide path of Putnam Wash, which cuts across the center of the quadrangle. Water management in this dry environment is evident through several named infrastructure points, including Antelope Tank, Cowhead Tank, and the naturally occurring Putnam Spring.

Modern recreation and historic transit paths intersect as the Arizona National Scenic Trail winds through the high ground, passing near Antelope Peak. The map details the transition between high ridges and lower washes such as Bloodsucker Wash and Camp Grant Wash. The presence of Freeman Rd in the north provides the primary access point to this backcountry terrain, illustrating the persistent challenge of navigating this corner of the Arizona desert.