2014 Map of Cypress Butte

About this map

The E Verde River carves through this northern portion of the Tonto National Forest, defining a landscape of high mesas and deep canyons along the border of Gila and Yavapai counties. This 2014 survey documents a territory dominated by significant landforms such as Polles Mesa and Midnight Mesa, alongside the namesake Cypress Butte in the southwest. The Arizona National Scenic Trail serves as the primary artery for navigation through this drainage system, winding past Copper Mtn and across the Bullfrog Ridge. The map reveals a complex network of springs and tanks essential for life in this arid environment, including Clover Spring, Childers Seep, and Red Metal Tank. From the depths of Hells Hole to the heights of Knob Mtn, the drainage patterns of Wet Bottom Cr and Houston Cr illustrate the dramatic topography of the Arizona backcountry.