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2023 Map of Weavers Needle

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Weavers Needle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Superstition Mountains dominate this landscape, characterized by a complex network of canyons and high-elevation plateaus within the Tonto National Forest. Settlement is concentrated at the southwestern edge in Gold Canyon, where modern thoroughfares like E Peralta Rd and E Gold Rush Rd provide access to the wilderness boundary. The interior is defined by rugged drainage systems including Music Canyon, Needle Canyon, and La Barge Creek.

Vital water sources, critical for both historic prospecting and modern recreation, are scattered throughout the Superstition Wilderness, including Charlebois Spring and Indian Spring Number One. These springs are often the destination of a dense trail system that includes the Dutchmans Trl and Cavalry Trl. Prominent geological landmarks such as Peters Mesa, Tortilla Mtn, and the Dacite Cliffs Spring illustrate the volcanic and erosional history of this legendary Arizona terrain.