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2014 Map of Steele Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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Winchester Mountains dominate the northern horizon of this high-desert landscape in Cochise County, while the central Steele Hills provide a rugged focal point for the surrounding terrain. This modern survey illustrates a transition from the traditional cattle-ranching land use of Allen Flat to contemporary aviation and sporting interests, evidenced by the presence of the Inde Motorsports Ranch Airport in the northeastern quadrant.

Ephemeral water management is central to life here, with the Tres Alamos Wash cutting across the central plains and providing drainage through Nugents Pass. Vital water sources for livestock and local wildlife are marked by features like Antelope Tank. The transportation network is defined by the winding Cascabel Rd, connecting the remote valleys and mountainsides within the western reaches of the quadrangle.