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2018 Map of Anvil Rock Ranch

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Anvil Rock Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Anvil Rock Ranch anchors this high-desert landscape in Yavapai County, where ranching infrastructure and drainage systems define the local geography. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations like Biscuit Hill and the broad West Mesa to the south, with seasonal water management indicated by features such as Biscuit Hill Tank and Badger Flat Tank. A network of canyons and washes, including Muddy Canyon, Dividing Canyon, and Bull Canyon, directs the flow of Trout Cr and Muddy Cr through the township boundaries of T20N and T19N.

Transportation through this isolated pocket of Arizona relies on established routes like Anvil Rock Rd and the Younger Trl. The placement of these roads and the naming of areas like Badger Flat reflect a long-standing pattern of land use centered on the ranch. This 2018 survey provides a clear view of the relationship between the natural topography and the human-managed water sources essential for livestock in this arid environment.