2012 Map of Battleship Butte

About this map

Battleship Butte stands as a central landmark in this high-desert portion of Yavapai County, where deep drainages like Crooks Canyon and Box Canyon carve through the landscape. The settlement pattern is defined by isolated outposts and family-named locations such as Baldwin Place and McNary Place, reflecting the area's history of ranching and remote habitation. Water is the primary driver of geography here, with dozens of named sources including Tin Trough Spring, Bodie Spring, and Dandy Wire Spring supporting life on the arid range. To the east, Longfellow Ridge and Pine Mountain provide significant elevation, while smaller features like the Orr Trap Corral and P Bar Camp indicate the ongoing agricultural use of the land. The presence of Goodwin and Dandrea near Turkey Creek shows the concentration of activity along the more reliable watercourses.