2018 Map of Rhodes Peak

About this map

Sombrero Butte and the surrounding high desert of the Galiuro Mountains anchor this 2018 study of the Pinal and Graham County line. The landscape is defined by its water sources and ranching access, evidenced by the network of named springs like Norton Spring, Whittling Spring, and Cake Mountain Spring. These points of reliable water supported the early routes through the canyonlands, including Bunker Hill Mine Rd and Tom Rhodes Ranch Rd. The survey details the high-altitude terrain within the Coronado National Forest, rising to prominent summits at Rhodes Peak and Maverick Mtn. Deep incisions like Pipestem Canyon and Ringtail Canyon drain toward the western flats, creating a complex topography of ridges such as Grassy Ridge. This modern record preserves the legacy of local land use, from isolated livestock tanks like Fourmile Tank to the namesake peaks of the Galiuro range.