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2021 Map of Whitlock Peak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Whitlock Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Whitlock Peak stands as the primary landmark in this high-desert landscape, where the arid terrain is defined by dramatic relief and strategic water management. The boundary between Greenlee and Graham counties cuts through the rugged western slope, separating the high elevations of the Peloncillo Mountains from the drainage basins to the south. Historically, the management of scarce water resources is evident in the placement of several cattle tanks, including Big Tank, Tank Number One, and Tank Number Five, which provided essential sustenance for ranching operations in this isolated environment.

Canyons like Old Camp Canyon and Poppy Canyon score the foothills, indicating seasonal drainage patterns that feed into Whitlock Valley. To the east, the Bobcat Hills rise above the flatlands, while Round Mountain Draw marks the southern reach of the survey area. This modern snapshot of the region preserves the nomenclature of the early ranching era, showing a landscape that remains focused on natural landforms and the essential infrastructure of desert survival.