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2018 Map of Canyon Day

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Canyon Day
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Canyon Day serves as a primary residential center in this high-desert landscape, situated along the winding course of the White River. The settlement is defined by a grid of local streets like S Tumbleweed St and S East St, while the surrounding terrain is dominated by prominent volcanic and geological landmarks. Elevations rise toward Sawtooth Mtn and Sevenmile Rim, with individual formations such as Kelly Butte and Tsay-se-zhin Butte rising from the plateau.

The distribution of water resources is critical in this environment, evidenced by numerous named springs and livestock tanks. Historical land use is suggested by features such as Kinishba Tank and Ruins Tank, which point toward the archaeological significance of the area north of Fort Apache Junction. A network of rural routes, including W Kinishba Rd and Farm Rd, provides access across the arid drainages of Amos Wash and the rugged cuts of Bear Canyon.