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2014 Map of Sheep Basin Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sheep Basin Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Sierra Ancha and the heights of Sheep Basin Mountain dominate this landscape within the Tonto National Forest. The map captures a topography defined by steep drainage systems and high ridges, where water management is critical to the local land use. A dense network of stock tanks, including Neal Mountain Tank, Coffeepot Tank, and Breadpan Tank, indicates the area's importance for ranching and resource management in a semi-arid environment.

Small settlements such as Gallups and Coffeepot are situated among a complex series of canyons, including Cocomunga Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon. Transport across this terrain relies on established ridges like Reef Ridge and Skunk Tank Ridge, which provide natural corridors between the peaks of Gisela Mtn and Soldier Camp Mtn. The presence of landmarks like Dead Boy Point and Robbers Roost Mtn suggests a landscape shaped by both its physical challenges and its local lore.