2021 Map of Sugarloaf Peak

About this map

Sugarloaf Peak dominates the high ground in this section of Arizona's western highlands, marking a landscape defined by expansive plateaus and intermittent water sources. The area showcases a pattern of rangeland management typical of the modern era, where vital water catchments like Celedonio Tank and Gabriel Tank support life across the Seventyfour Plains. The topography is etched by the Markham Wash, while the elevated spine of Wrangler Ridge offers a natural barrier to the east. A network of ranch and access roads, including Harris Branch Rd and Pinon Ranch Rd, reveals how this remote terrain is navigated and utilized. This modern survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the quiet infrastructure of the contemporary West, tracing the subtle relationship between high-desert terrain and the long-established ranching routes that cross it.