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2018 Map of Bloody Basin

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bloody Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Bloody Basin serves as a geographic centerpiece for this high-desert landscape where the Prescott National Forest and Tonto National Forest meet. The area is defined by a network of drainage systems and high points, including the prominent Turret Peak and Rugged Mesa in the northwest. Water management is a primary feature of the mapped environment, with numerous man-made and natural sources like Roadside Tank, Turtle Tank, and Beal Tank supporting the livestock and wildlife of Yavapai County.

Canyons and gulches carve through the terrain, notably Roundtree Canyon and Yellow Jacket Canyon, following the path of seasonal waterways such as Soda Springs Cr and Middle Red Cr. The map details a labyrinth of Forest Service roads, including F R 269 and F R 16, which provide access to these remote reaches. Researchers of the region's ranching history can trace the distribution of named springs and tanks like Metate Spring and Mustang Tank across the Mustang Hills.