2021 Map of Bloody Basin

About this map

Bloody Basin serves as a central landmark in this remote corner of central Arizona, where the high desert meets the volcanic landforms of the Mogollon Rim transition. The landscape is defined by dramatic elevation shifts between Turret Peak and the deeply incised drainages of Red Cr and Yellow Jacket Canyon. This 2021 survey illustrates a territory managed almost entirely for public trust, split between the Prescott National Forest and the Tonto National Forest. The map reveals a sophisticated network of water management for livestock and wildlife, cataloging numerous isolated resources such as Soda Spring Number One, Soda Spring Number Two, and Beal Tank. While topographic relief like Rugged Mesa dominates the visual profile, the naming of features like Hutch Gulch and Monroe Canyon speaks to the region's enduring ranching and surveying history.