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2014 Map of Dutton Hill

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Dutton Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Coconino National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape, where the volcanic geology of the San Francisco Peaks meets the dramatic escarpments of the Mogollon Rim. Dutton Hill and Woody Ridge rise above a high plateau characterized by a complex network of seasonal water catchments, including Fry Lake, Mill Park Tank, and Jim Bean Tank. These numerous named tanks and sinks reflect the historical necessity of water management in a region where surface water is scarce but livestock grazing once thrived.

The southern reaches of the map transition into the dramatic erosional features of the Verde Valley watershed. Steep-walled drainages like Oak Creek Canyon, Fry Canyon, and Sterling Canyon slice through the terrain, separated by high lookout points such as Harding Point and Buzzard Ridge. The presence of Railroad Draw and the Casner Cabin Draw suggests early transportation routes and pioneer-era dwellings that shaped the early usage of these public lands.