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1974 Map of Estler Peak

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Estler Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Quarter Circle V Bar Ranch and the nearby Orme Ranch Airstrip anchor the central portion of this 1970s landscape, illustrating the blend of private ranching operations within the protected borders of the Prescott National Forest. The terrain is characterized by a complex drainage system where Ash Creek, Cienega Creek, and Yarber Wash carve through the high country. Livestock management is the primary human footprint across these canyons, evidenced by a dense network of water features like Black Butte Tank, Old East Side Tank, and Cedar Tank.

Transport into this high-desert environment is facilitated by the Dugas Road and the Yellow Jacket Road, providing access to landmarks such as Estler Peak and the solitary Armistice site. The map traces the natural boundary formed by the Agua Fria River in the southwest, while springs like Osborne Spring and Government Spring highlight the critical water sources that dictated movement and settlement in this arid reach of Yavapai County.