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1981 Map of Rincon Peak

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Rincon Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Rincon Peak and the high ridges of the Rincon Mountains dominate this landscape, where the high desert meets steep mountainous terrain. In the northern reaches, the Saguaro Wilderness and Saguaro National Monument protect a rugged expanse of canyons and peaks, including Wrong Mountain and the evocative Valley of the Moon. The land is marked by numerous springs and wells, such as Papago Spring, Chimney Spring, and Coyote Well, which historically supported life in this arid environment.

Industrial and transport history is centered in the southern valley along the Southern Pacific Railroad. Near the settlement of Pantano, the map documents several mining-related sites, including multiple locations simply labeled Claypit, and the distinctive Cross Hill. Drainage systems like Agua Verde Creek and Cienega Creek define the lower elevations, while Colossal Cave County Park and the La Sevilla Picnic Area reflect the area's development for recreation and conservation within the Coronado National Forest.