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2004 Map of Buckhead Mesa

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Buckhead Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Strawberry Mountain and the steep canyons of the Tonto National Forest dominate this early 21st-century landscape. The map centers on the geologic marvel of Tonto Natural Bridge, protected within Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, where Pine Creek carves through the limestone. To the west, the boundary of the Mazatzal Wilderness marks a transition into more primitive backcountry, while the Arizona Trail traverses the northern heights near Pine Ridge Tank.

Residential development is visible at Arrowhead Canyon Estates, contrasted by the working landscape of the Gowan Mine and a local Landfill. The network of water management is extensive, featuring numerous named catchments like Buckhead Tank and White Hills Tank, which supported the region's ranching and resource needs. Transport is defined by the Control Road and primitive routes weaving between prominent elevations like Buckhead Mesa and White Mountain.