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2018 Map of Date

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The high desert landscape of Yavapai County is defined by complex drainages and sparse settlements in this modern topographic record. Small outposts like Date and Hawkins sit within a network of ephemeral waterways, including Waterman Cr and Cottonwood Cr, which carve through the arid terrain. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the steep relief of Black Canyon, while the southern reaches are marked by the Date Creek Mountains.

A network of local roads such as Date Creek Rd and Hillside Rd connect these isolated locations. Significant topographical features like Sunflower Flat and the Black Mesa Wash illustrate the dramatic elevation changes characteristic of this region. The presence of Billingsley Spring highlights the critical importance of water sources in the high desert environment, serving as a focal point in a territory otherwise defined by rugged canyons and seasonal washes.