2012 Map of Arnold Mesa

About this map

Arnold Mesa and its neighboring plateaus define this Yavapai County landscape, where water security dictated the placement of early 21st-century outposts. The map documents a network of named springs, tanks, and windmills essential for ranching and survival in the high desert, such as the Cedar Mill Windmill and Joe Best Spring. Evidence of human occupation is scattered across the terrain in the form of isolated structures like Bootleg Cabin, Horner Cabin Spring, and the Arnold Place. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks like Reimer Spring Rd, which connects historical sites including the Reimer Corral. The topographic detail reveals a complex system of drainage and grazing lands, from the deep Cottonwood Canyon to the broad expanse of Yellow Jacket Mesa, providing a clear look at the infrastructure required to maintain a presence in this environment.