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2021 Map of Double Buttes

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Double Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The high canyons and water-scarce terrain of Gila County are meticulously detailed in this survey, defined by an intricate network of drainages and ranching infrastructure. Arid land management is evident through the numerous named water catchments and tanks, such as Duck Walk Tank and Mustang Ridge Tank, which support the region's sparse population. Significant elevation changes are marked by prominent landforms like Double Buttes and Indian Butte, while seasonal water sources including Wild Nut Spring and Number Twenty-six Spring provide critical landmarks in the desert landscape.

Transportation is limited to corridors like Rte 12, which navigates around Keystone Ridge and the deep cuts of Rock House Canyon. The drainages of Sloan Creek and Canyon Creek carve through the topography, illustrating the natural erosion patterns that have shaped this portion of the Tonto National Forest region. This map serves as a precise record of the topography and hydraulic resources established in the early 21st century.