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2021 Map of Bismarck Mesa

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Bismarck Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Bismarck Mesa dominates the central portion of this Yavapai County landscape, serving as a high plateau between the Kendrick Mountains to the east and the deep drainages of Cottonwood Canyon and Black Canyon to the west. The small settlement of Grand View sits at the southern edge of the mesa, overseeing a rugged terrain defined by significant water sources like Upper Cook Spring, Bells Spring, and Red Bank Spring.

Transportation through this high-desert environment is primarily served by Bagdad Rd, which winds from Thompson Valley in the northwest down toward the Lower Kirkland Valley in the southeast. The map illustrates a complex network of seasonal washes and creeks, including Ash Cr and Kirkland Creek, which have carved out distinct features like Dipper Canyon and Bells Canyon. This area at the northern edge of the Weaver Mountains remains characterized by its topographical isolation and reliance on historic ranch roads like Old U Ranch Rd.