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2014 Map of Rattlesnake Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Apache National Forest lands dominate this high-elevation terrain in Greenlee County, where complex drainage systems and water sources define the local geography. The map centers on the namesake Rattlesnake Spring and its surrounding features, including Rattlesnake Gap, Rattlesnake Canyon, and Upper Rattlesnake Spring. This cluster of watering points suggests the historical importance of reliable water in a landscape characterized by steep ridges and deep cuts.

Elevations vary significantly across the Big Lue Mountains and features such as Sunset Peak and White Peaks. The network of man-made infrastructure, such as Rattlesnake Tank and Lambing Camp Tank, illustrates the modification of the natural environment to support livestock or wildlife. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, residential access begins to appear along Rattlesnake Rd and Calle Del Sol, marking the transition from the wild canyons of Soapbox Canyon and Rustlers Canyon toward more developed areas.