2012 Map of Dugas

About this map

Dugas and the T Anchor Ranch serve as primary anchors in this landscape of high mesas and deep canyons within Yavapai County. The settlement patterns shown here are defined by water management and livestock operations, as evidenced by an extensive network of tanks and springs such as Holdin Pasture Tank, Graveyard Spring, and Chalk Tank. Infrastructure for ranching is prominent, with various corrals like Boundary Corral and Long Gulch Corral situated near ephemeral water sources. The map also reveals the industrial history of the area through the Old Mine Windmill, located near Sycamore Cr. Geographic landmarks like Rice Peak, Granite Peak, and Tule Canyon provide significant relief, while the Indian Creek Pipeline Troughs near Indian Creek Ranch illustrate the engineering required to move water across this arid terrain. This map captures a specific moment in the rural development of central Arizona, where cattle ranching remains the dominant land use.