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2014 Map of Weavers Needle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Weavers Needle and the iconic rock formations of the Superstition Mountains dominate this survey within the Tonto National Forest. The landscape is a complex network of arid canyons and high-elevation basins, where water is the primary point of interest for those navigating the backcountry. Numerous named water sources, such as Miller Tunnel Number One Spring and Charlebois Spring, indicate the vital role these locations played in early prospecting and travel. The terrain transitions from the edges of Gold Canyon in the southwest up toward high-relief landmarks like Miners Needle and the Dacite Cliffs.

Evidence of the area's geological and mining history is preserved through place names like Miners Canyon and Barkley Basin. The crossing of the Maricopa Co Pinal Co boundary cuts through the center of this rugged wilderness, which is accessed primarily via routes such as Carney Springs Rd and E Peralta Rd. From the depths of Fish Creek Canyon to the heights of Music Mtn, the map records a landscape largely defined by its natural topography rather than human development.