2017 Map of Sugarloaf Peak

About this map

The settlement of Hermosa anchors the southwestern portion of this landscape, situated near the confluence of Morgan Cr and the S Fork Palomas Cr. This area of the Gila National Forest is defined by a dense network of canyons and peaks, including the prominent Sugarloaf Peak and Black Peak. The terrain is marked by numerous seasonal water sources and drainage systems, such as Moccasin John Canyon to the north and Wagonbed Canyon near the center. Historically, the presence of the Hermosa Cem near the townsite indicates a long-standing human connection to this high-desert environment. The map details the complex topography of the Black Range, where springs like Flag Spring and Enrick Spring provided essential water in a landscape carved by the N Fork Palomas Cr and Salado Cr.