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2011 Map of Red Picacho

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Red Picacho
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Red Picacho and White Picacho define the high ground in this arid reach of Maricopa County, where a complex network of ephemeral drainages carves through the desert floor. The landscape is dominated by the extensive San Domingo Wash and its various tributaries, including Little San Domingo Wash and Monarch Wash, illustrating the natural hydrological patterns of the region.

Evidence of human activity is concentrated along the rare access points provided by N Castle Hot Springs Rd and N 251st Ave. Tucked away in the northern elevations near Mount Pechan, Pechan Camp represents a localized point of interest amidst the terrain. The inclusion of Tub Spring highlights a vital natural water source in an otherwise dry environment characterized by wide, sandy washes like Trilby Wash and Iona Wash.