2014 Map of Bloody Basin

About this map

Bloody Basin defines this high-elevation landscape in Yavapai County, where the transition between the Prescott National Forest and the Tonto National Forest occurs across a complex system of plateaus and drainages. The area is characterized by dramatic elevation shifts, anchored by the prominent Turret Peak in the northwest and the expansive Rugged Mesa. Water management for cattle and wildlife is central to the land's utility, evidenced by the numerous named catchments such as Yellow Jacket Tank Number One, Beal Tank, and Pistol Tank. A labyrinth of drainages, including Red Creek, Middle Red Creek, and Hutch Gulch Creek, carves through the terrain, while landmarks like the Mustang Hills and Roundtree Canyon provide significant navigational points. The map details the primitive road network, including FR 278 and FR 24, which provide access to these remote reaches of Arizona's high desert wilderness.