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2012 Map of Bumble Bee

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bumble Bee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bumble Bee serves as a central point of settlement in this high-desert landscape of central Arizona, where steep-walled canyons and ephemeral water sources define the terrain. The map traces the historical path of the Crown King Rd as it winds northward through the drainage of Bumble Bee Cr, providing a clear record of the early mining and ranching infrastructure that once dominated Yavapai County. This 2012 survey illustrates the transition from traditional backcountry access points like Castle Creek Rd to the modernized interstate corridor that borders the eastern edge of the quadrangle.

Water remains the most critical resource documented here, shown through a series of named springs such as Bill Arp Mine Spring, Upper Sycamore Spring, and Sheep Gulch Spring. These locations, alongside rugged topographical features like Tiger Canyon and Bland Hill, offer essential context for researchers tracing old mining claims or early territorial homesteads. The inclusion of the Sunset Point Rest Area and its associated interchange marks the modern evolution of the Black Canyon corridor.