2014 Map of Rustler Park

About this map

Hilltop stands at the northern edge of this high-elevation survey, overlooking a landscape defined by the drainage networks of the Chiricahua Mountains. Most of the terrain is protected within the Chiricahua National Monument and Coronado National Forest, where a series of mountain saddles and passes like Onion Saddle and Hands Pass connect the rugged peaks. The presence of the Kasper Tunnel near the settlement of Hilltop suggests the area's legacy of subsurface exploration, while numerous high-altitude basins such as Rustler Park, Barfoot Park, and Long Park indicate the importance of these mountain meadows for forest access and recreation. A network of vital water sources, including Riggs Spring, Iron Spring, and Onion Spring, are scattered throughout the canyons, providing the essential infrastructure for movement through this high desert range.