2018 Map of Cypress Butte

About this map

Tonto National Forest lands dominate this central Arizona landscape, centered on the boundary between Gila and Yavapai counties. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent elevated features including Polles Mesa, Bull Spring Mesa, and Upper Racetrack Mesa, separated by deep drainage systems like Bull-Spring Canyon and Red Metal Canyon. The Arizona National Scenic Trail winds through the eastern portion of the map, tracing a path through a territory marked by isolated water sources such as Bullfrog Spring and Childers Seep. Significant topographical landmarks like Cypress Butte and Knob Mtn rise above the complex network of basins and hollows. The presence of numerous tanks and springs, including Red-Metal Tank and Clover Spring, underscores the critical importance of water management in this arid environment, where the E Verde River serves as a primary hydrological feature.