2014 Map of Black Butte

About this map

Black Butte and the surrounding Vulture Mountains dominate the northeastern corner of this Maricopa County landscape, where the high desert terrain transitions into the wide expanse of the Hassayampa Plain. The drainage patterns here are defined by seasonal watercourses like Jackrabbit Wash and Dead Horse Wash, which cut through the arid flats. This 2014 survey documents the remote character of the area, punctuated by a few essential water resources such as Rock Holes Tank. Human presence is primarily represented by the linear path of Aguila Rd, which provides a lone corridor through the township sections of T6N R8W and T6N R7W. The map captures a high degree of topographic detail across Diamond Mtn, illustrating the complex ridges and ravines that characterize this portion of the Arizona desert.