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2011 Map of Blye Canyon SE

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Blye Canyon SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fork Rock Creek meanders through this high-desert landscape in Yavapai County, where water management is the primary marker of human presence. The terrain is defined by a network of ranching infrastructure, specifically numerous earthen catchments named for early settlers and local landmarks. This cattle-country economy is evidenced by family-named features such as Jim Smith Tanks, Joe Entz Tank, and Old Miller Tank.

Transportation through this sparsely populated territory is facilitated by a few key rural corridors, including Denny S Ranch Rd, Rocky Ridge Rd, and Hyde Park Rd. The progression of local land use is visible in the transition between older and newer infrastructure, such as the proximity of Old Limestone Tank to New Limestone Tank, providing a clear record of how ranching families sustained their operations in this arid environment.