2011 Map of Buckhorn Mountain

About this map

Buckhorn Mountain and the surrounding high desert of Yavapai County are defined by a complex network of water management features and rugged volcanic geography. This 2011 survey illustrates the reliance on livestock infrastructure across the plateau, marked by an extensive system of tanks such as Buckhorn Tank Number One, Home Tank Number One, and Rim Tank. The topography is punctuated by prominent landforms including Sugarloaf, Tule Butte, and Salmon Lake Butte, while West Clear Creek carves through the central landscape. The solitary V Lazy Y Cabin stands as a point of human settlement amidst expansive grazing lands like Sandrock Pasture and Indian Flat. The presence of numerous springs, including Big Spring and the Clear Creek Number Three Spring, highlights the critical water sources that have supported ranching operations in this arid region for generations.