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2014 Map of Cottonwood

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Cottonwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Jerome and Clarkdale anchor the western edge of this 2014 survey, where the descent from the Black Hills meets the Verde Valley. The map documents the intricate residential networks of Cottonwood, Clemenceau, and the expansive Verde Village, illustrating the modern footprint of these historic Copper Country settlements. The transition from industrial and urban centers to the protected wilderness of the Prescott National Forest is clearly defined, with steep drainage systems like Hull Canyon and Deception Gulch cutting through the high terrain.

Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by the Cottonwood Ditch and numerous upland water sources such as Slick Rock Spring, Baltimore Spring, and Indian Spring. The cartography traces the evolution of transportation from the winding State Hwy 89A to the Cottonwood Airport, providing a detailed look at how infrastructure has adapted to the challenging topography of central Arizona.