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2021 Map of Shingle Mill Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Shingle Mill Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Pinaleno Mountains dominate the southern half of this landscape, where the Coronado National Forest boundary marks a transition from high peaks to the desert basins below. The terrain is deeply incised by drainage systems such as Nuttall Canyon and Hells Hole Canyon, while the northern reaches flatten toward Bear Springs Flat. This area is characterized by a sparse network of ranching infrastructure and remote airstrips.

Water management is the primary sign of human activity, represented by numerous isolated tanks and ponds like Mexican Tank, Carter Tank, and Bigler Ponds. These features, along with names like Dead Steer Mesa and Shingle Mill Mtn, point to a history of high-altitude grazing and resource extraction. Modern access is limited to rugged tracks such as Tripp Canyon Rd and Nuttall Canyon Rd, which follow the natural contours of the washes.