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1997 Map of Tripp Canyon

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Tripp Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Pinaleno Mountains dominate the southern landscape of this Arizona quadrangle, characterized by a complex system of drainage and water management. High-elevation features like Cedar Mtn and Blue Jay Ridge overlook a network of deep-cut channels including Tripp Canyon, Cottonwood Canyon, and Mexican Canyon. The land reflects a history of ranching and early environmental monitoring, evidenced by the numerous named stock tanks such as Dry Lake Stock Tank, Eureka Tank, and Grama Tank, along with a remote Gaging Station on Bear Springs Canyon.

Evidence of human habitation and transit is centered around water sources and terrain-dictated paths, with the Coronado National Forest boundary marking a significant portion of the territory. Isolated markers of past activity appear throughout the area, from a single Grave near Tripp Canyon to the Sawmill Spring and several corrals. The presence of a Landing Strip in the north and a Pack Trail through the eastern canyons highlights the shift from traditional foot and horse transit to modern aerial access in these remote reaches.