2014 Map of Columbia

About this map

Humbug and Columbia sit within a high-elevation drainage system defined by the southern reaches of the Bradshaw Mountains in Yavapai County. This 2014 survey documents a landscape where topography dictates the location of historical activity, with settlements situated near the confluence of Humbug Cr and numerous dry washes. The network of drainage basins, including Carpenter Gulch and Swilling Gulch, suggests a history of surface prospecting and small-scale water management. Further south, School House Rd provides access to the hills above Ash Cr, near notable landmarks like Eagle Rock and Black Hill. The presence of Lizzie Lee Mine Spring indicates the legacy of mining that once drove development in these canyons, while various tanks such as Mormon Tank and Packer Tank highlight the essential infrastructure for livestock in this arid environment.