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2011 Map of The Mesas

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Galiuro Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Cochise County, characterized by a complex network of canyons and drainage systems. Cattle ranching history is evident through isolated outposts like Wear Ranch and Larson Ranch, supported by numerous cattle tanks and catchments such as Saddle Tank and Middle Tank scattered across the high terrain. The geography is defined by deep incisions like Bear Canyon and the East Fork Bass Canyon, which carve through the land surrounding Saddle Mountain.

Water sources are vital in this arid environment, marked by sites such as Bear Spring and Poer Spring. Significant ridges including Pine Ridge and Bald Ridge provide clear landmarks among the named canyons, while the flat-topped elevations of The Mesas contrast with the steeper slopes of Rockhouse Canyon and Redus Canyon. This survey provides a precise record of the remote ranching infrastructure and water management systems essential to the region's land use during the early 21st century.