2014 Map of Burro Mesa

About this map

Burro Mesa and the elevated plateaus of Shirttail Mesa define this high-desert region of Yavapai County, where water is the primary driver of the landscape. The geography is marked by a complex network of canyons and drainage systems, including Hellzapoppin Canyon, Seligman Canyon, and Orejans Canyon. These natural corridors feed into significant watercourses such as Burro Cr and Spencer Cr. The presence of numerous livestock tanks and springs, such as Soda Spring and Lovelace Tank, indicates the area's continued use for ranching and grazing. The 2014 survey documents the persistence of these essential water sources in an otherwise arid terrain, showing how names like Bolix Hollow and Happy Hollow Canyon reflect the localized topography. This landscape provides a clear record of the intersection between geologic formations and the practical infrastructure of rural Arizona land management.