2012 Map of Cottonwood

About this map

The growing community of Cottonwood and the residential layout of Verde Village anchor this survey of the Verde Valley, documenting the area's development alongside its long-standing ranching and mining roots. The landscape transitions from the developed streets of Clemenceau and the Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus to the steep drainages of Hull Canyon and Gaddes Canyon near the hillside town of Jerome. Dozens of mountain springs, such as Baltimore Spring and Copper Chief Spring, highlight the critical role of water management in this arid terrain, as do numerous stock tanks like Montezuma Tank and Goddard Tank Number Two. The map detail traces the shift from traditional land uses at Blue Ranch to more modern infrastructure, including the Cottonwood Airport and the complex web of forest roads like fr360 that provide access to the surrounding peaks and the Mingus Mountain Campground.