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2020 Map of Salvation Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Salvation Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Salvation Peak and Upper Salvation Peak stand as the primary high points in this high-elevation corner of the Gila National Forest. The landscape is defined by the Continental Divide, which separates the drainage systems of the region. A network of livestock tanks, including Bluff Tank, Gene Tank, and Judy Tank, suggests a history of cattle ranching and range management within these forested lands.

Travel through this terrain relies on the winding Bursum Road 28 and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, providing access to the deep cuts of Musick Canyon and Moraga Canyon. These features illustrate the intersection of conservation, recreation, and traditional land use. The presence of numerous named water sources like Upper Water Canyon Tank highlights the critical role of water infrastructure in maintaining the viability of this arid environment.