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2018 Map of Congress

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The town of Congress and the nearby Congress Junction serve as the primary anchors of this high-desert landscape in Yavapai County. This modern survey illustrates a region defined by its rugged transitions, where the Date Creek Mountains meet the rising elevations of the Weaver Mountains to the northeast. To the south, the grid of Congress is well-defined by local thoroughfares such as Village Ave and Hylton Way, while the historic Congress Cem is situated north of the main settlement near Ghost Town Rd.

Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by numerous tanks and reservoirs like Sawyer Tank and Billingsley Reservoir Number Two. Further north, the communities of Yarnell and Glen Ilah are tucked into the higher terrain, accessible via the winding path of Elephant Curve. The map also captures several local landmarks like Tenderfoot Hill and the seasonal drainages of Martinez Cr, reflecting a landscape that balances small-town residence with a legacy of prospecting and ranching.