2018 Map of Casner Butte

About this map

Rimrock serves as a primary settlement point in this high-desert landscape within the Coconino National Forest. The map reveals a complex network of ranching and water infrastructure essential to the region, marked by numerous named tanks such as Apache Maid Tanks and John Henry Tank. The terrain is defined by deep incisions like Rarick Canyon and Casner Canyon, which surround prominent landmarks including Casner Butte and the culturally significant Sacred Mtn. The reliance on natural water sources and early trails is evident, with Wet Beaver Cr and Soda Spring providing critical water in an otherwise arid environment. Ranching history is anchored by the Ward Ranch, while old transportation routes like Apache Maid and Bell trace the movements of early settlers and forest rangers through the canyons and across the mesas of central Arizona.