2023 Map of Rawhide Mountain

About this map

The Santa Teresa Mountains dominate this landscape, defined by a complex network of high desert drainage basins and isolated water sources. Named landmarks such as Copper Reef Mtn and Rawhide Mtn rise above the surrounding terrain, providing a look at the topographical challenges that shaped movement through this corner of the Arizona desert. The map reveals a reliance on vital watering points like Old Ranch Spring, Webster Spring, and the Horse Basin Tanks, which were essential for both early ranching operations and travelers navigating the deep cuts of Santa Teresa Canyon and Hawk Canyon. For historians and researchers, these labeled springs and the presence of features like Beargrass Flat indicate the environmental constraints and small-scale human interventions that characterized land use in this arid region.