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2021 Map of Cherry

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Prescott National Forest dominates this section of the Arizona highlands, where the settlement of Cherry serves as a focal point for the surrounding canyon and ridge system. The landscape is defined by the steep elevation changes of the Black Hills and prominent peaks like Crater Mtn and Onion Mtn. Water is a critical element in this environment, evidenced by a dense network of mountain springs including Salmon Lake Spring, Goat Peak Spring, and Cottonwood Spring that feed into drainages like Cherry Cr and Ash Cr.

Evidence of early habitation and movement through the terrain is visible in the placement of the Cherry Cemetery and the small settlement of Hecla. Primitive routes such as the General Creek Trl, Medlar Springs Trl, and Sheep Trl provide a look at how this portion of Yavapai County was navigated by ranchers and miners. The map also captures numerous water management features like Juniper Mesa Tank and Crater Tank, essential for sustaining life in this high-desert geography.