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2018 Map of Clarkdale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Clarkdale and the neighboring settlements of Cottonwood and Centerville anchor this study of the Verde Valley industrial and natural landscape. The geography is defined by the winding course of the Verde River, which feeds into the prominent Pecks Lake and the adjacent Tavasci Marsh. To the east, the Tuzigoot National Monument stands as a significant cultural landmark overlooking the river valley. The map reveals the region's mining and infrastructure legacy through features like the Josephine Tunnel and Hopewell Tunnel near Jerome, along with the Cottonwood Ditch and the industrial site of Tapco.

The landscape transitions from the riparian corridor of the Verde River to the dramatic relief of Sycamore Canyon and the Black Hills. Public land boundaries are clearly delineated, showing the intersection of the Prescott National Forest and Coconino National Forest. Local history is further preserved through the identification of the Valley View Cem and numerous named water sources like McDaniel Tank and Dripping Spring, which were vital for ranching and settlement in this arid environment.