2021 Map of Arnold Mesa

About this map

Prescott National Forest dominates this Yavapai County landscape, where the high desert terrain of the Black Hills is marked by a complex system of water management. The map details an environment defined by namesake mesas and canyons, including Arnold Mesa and the deep Cottonwood Canyon. Water sources are vital here, shown through a dense network of springs and tanks such as Arnold Place Spring, Joe Best Spring, and Dogtown Tank. These features, alongside the Cedar Mill site, suggest a history of cattle ranching and early mountain industry.