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2012 Map of Cherry

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Cherry sits along the eastern slopes of the Black Hills, serving as a central point of settlement in this high-desert landscape of Yavapai County. The mapping reveals a terrain defined by a network of drainage systems like Cherry Cr and Ash Cr, interspersed with numerous essential water sources such as Manzanita Spring and Goat Peak Spring. The presence of Federal Mine Rd and the settlement of Hecla to the west point to the region's mining history and the infrastructure required to navigate the canyons and peaks.

Outdoor recreation and ranching footprints are evident through features like the Powell Springs Campground and the Racetrack Windmill. Elevated landmarks including Crater Mountain and Onion Mountain dominate the topography, while the intricate system of washes, such as Hackberry Wash and Johnson Wash, illustrates the natural drainage patterns that have historically dictated land use and travel routes throughout the quadrangle.