2018 Map of Weavers Needle

About this map

The Superstition Mountains dominate this landscape within the Tonto National Forest, where the iconic volcanic plug of Weavers Needle serves as a central landmark. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainages and high plateaus, including Peters Mesa and Marsh Valley, separated by deep cuts like Needle Canyon and La Barge Canyon. This area of the Arizona backcountry is heavily marked by its water sources, with numerous named seeps such as Miller Tunnel Number One Spring, Indian Spring, and Night Hawk Spring providing critical points of reference in the arid environment. A notable human element in this wilderness is the Lost Gold Mine, situated near the southern boundary of the quadrangle. The map captures the meeting point of Maricopa and Pinal counties, showing how primitive routes like Peralta Rd and E Gold Rush Rd provide access to the base of the mountains.