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2011 Map of Forks Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Forks Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the Black River and White River forms the Salt River in this remote section of the Arizona backcountry. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems and water sources, anchored by the Black River Crossing and the prominent rising profile of Forks Butte. This area serves as a critical hydrological junction, where numerous canyons and washes like Bronco Canyon and Amos Wash feed into the primary river systems.

Evidence of ranching and land management is widespread, noted by a network of named stock tanks such as Four Diamond Tank, John Moore Tank, and Navajo Bill Tank. The map also traces the winding paths of several creeks including Deer Creek and Pineasco Creek, alongside essential water points like Maverick Spring and Bread Spring. Transportation is limited to a few designated routes, primarily Indian Rte 9 and Indian Rte 4, which navigate the terrain around the deep incisions of Baskin Tank Canyon.