2014 Map of Black Mountain

About this map

Barkerville and Oak Wells anchor this portion of the Arizona desert, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages. Significant elevation changes are marked by the Tortilla Mountains in the northeast and the prominent peak of Black Mountain in the southwest. A legacy of cattle ranching and remote settlement is evident in the presence of Double Tanks and the scattered outposts of Star Flat and Jerky Butte. The Arizona National Scenic Trail winds through the high ground, providing a rare continuous path through this landscape of deep washes like Bloodsucker Wash and Putnam Wash. The road network, including N Barkerville Rd and Freeman Rd, follows the natural contours of Haystack Valley, illustrating the sparse but deliberate human footprint in this arid environment.