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2011 Map of Sombrero Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sombrero Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sombrero Peak and its neighbor Little Sombrero Peak dominate this Gila County landscape, where the terrain transitions into a complex system of deep washes and canyons. Ranching activity is evident through established properties like the Ellison Ranch, Flying H Ranch, and Cook Ranch, which are situated along the ephemeral watercourses and springs that define the area's hydrology. The mapping reveals a reliance on isolated water sources such as Bermuda Falls Spring, Wild Cow Tank, and Half Barrel Spring, reflecting the essential infrastructure for livestock management in this arid environment.

Deeply incised features like Devils Chasm, Pueblo Canyon, and Short Chops Canyon carve through the high ground of Mustang Ridge and the Lone Pine Divide. The network of drainage follows paths like West Fork Oak Creek and the Banning Wash, eventually leading toward the Badlands near Pottery Point. For those interested in the recreational access of the early 21st century, the map identifies the Leisure Canyon Trailhead providing a gateway into the steep Leisure Canyon corridor.