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2012 Map of Cleator

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Cleator sits in a landscape of high desert basins and drainages, where the historical footprint of mining and ranching is visible through a network of springs and stock tanks. The area is defined by the rugged descent from Townsend Butte toward Turkey Cr, a terrain marked by numerous forest roads and trails including the Black Canyon Trl and Crown King Rd. These routes connect small settlements like Ocotillo and Cordes to the more modern infrastructure at Cordes Junction.

Water is a critical feature across this Yavapai County terrain, evidenced by the density of named sources such as Dripping Spring, Blanchard Spring, and Jubilee Spring. These springs, alongside infrastructure like Blue Bell Tank Number Two and Upper RR Tank, indicate a land managed for cattle and early industrial activity. The presence of Cordes Airport near Cordes Peak highlights the continued importance of regional connectivity in this portion of the Bradshaw Mountains foothills.