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2014 Map of Ash Creek NE

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Ash Creek NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Natanes Plateau dominates the high ground of this Arizona landscape, which straddles the rugged boundary between Gila Co and Graham Co. The terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and canyons, most notably Ash Creek and its southern tributaries. The map reveals a land managed for water resources in an arid environment, evidenced by several strategically placed stock tanks and catchments such as Deadman Tank, Armstrong Tank, and Freezeout Tank.

Surface travel is largely limited to unpaved routes, with the only primary designated roadway being Bia-8 in the southwestern corner. Distinctive local landmarks like Wild Monkey Trap and Skunk Canyon provide unique points of reference for those tracing historical land use or geographical transitions. The presence of Sweetmeat Draw further illustrates the localized naming conventions used by cattlemen and surveyors in this corner of the Gila River watershed.