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2011 Map of Rhodes Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sombrero Butte and the surrounding high desert of Pinal County are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and vital water sources. This 2011 survey illustrates a landscape where ranching life and rugged topography intersect, anchored by Mercer Ranch in the north and the namesake Rhodes Peak to the south. The area is a labyrinth of named canyons, including the intriguing Saloon Canyon and Schoenholzer Canyon, which cut through a series of prominent summits like Maverick Mountain and Cake Mountain.

Strategic water points, essential for both livestock and wildlife in this arid environment, are mapped in detail. Named features such as French Gap Spring, Willow Spring, and Fourmile Tank indicate the historical reliance on these specific locations for survival. The hydrology is dominated by expansive washes like Scanlon Wash and Cienega Wash, which serve as the primary corridors through the high peaks and deep incisions like Peepstem Canyon.