2011 Map of Arrastra Mountain SE

About this map

The Santa Maria River cuts through this arid landscape in Yavapai County, marking a vital water source in an area defined by deep drainage systems and remote desert terrain. This 2011 survey illustrates the sparse infrastructure of the region, where Palmerita Rd provides one of the few named access routes across the southern portion of the quadrangle. The topography is dominated by the complex network of Peoples Canyon and its tributaries, including Peeples Creek, which together drain the surrounding uplands. Small-scale water features such as Sams Spring, Burro Spring, and Fork Spring indicate the critical importance of isolated seeps and catchments like Catclaw Tank for local wildlife and occasional rangeland use in this corner of the Arizona desert.