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2021 Map of Carrizo

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Carrizo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Carrizo serves as the primary point of settlement in this high-altitude landscape of Gila County, where the terrain is defined by dramatic vertical relief and a complex system of seasonal water management. The topography is dominated by massive formations like Cibecue Ridge and Ragged Top Mtn, while the drainage of Carrizo Creek carves deep paths such as Red Canyon and Bat Canyon through the high desert.

A network of named tanks and springs, including Butterball Tank, Mud Cat Tank, and A Ninetysix Spring, indicates the vital importance of water security for local ranching operations. The presence of Cow Butte and the Cow Pasture Butte suggests a land use history centered on livestock, while specialized features like the Highway Drift Fence Tank and Flying V Pasture Tank reveal the practical infrastructure of the open range. From Horse Bone Flat to the depths of Fox Canyon, the map provides an intricate view of this corner of the Arizona backcountry.