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2021 Map of Sombrero Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Tonto National Forest land dominates this high-elevation terrain, defined by the prominent Sombrero Peak and its neighbor, Little Sombrero Peak. The landscape is etched with deep drainage systems like Devils Chasm and Leisure Canyon, where seasonal water sources and named tanks provided essential hydration for cattle and wildlife in this arid environment. Names like Moonshine Gulch and Bronco Canyon hint at the area's pioneer and ranching history.

Water remains the primary driver of human presence on this map, evidenced by a network of springs and tanks such as Bermuda Falls Spring, Wild Cow Tank, and Peach Flat Tank. Transportation is limited to rugged pathways like the Moody Point Trl and Deep Creek Trl, which navigate the steep descents toward Cherry Cr. This survey illustrates the isolation of the Mustang Ridge country, where topographical features like Pottery Point and Hog Mtn serve as the primary landmarks in an area mostly devoid of permanent settlements.