2012 Map of Groom Creek

About this map

Groom Creek and the surrounding Bradshaw Mountains are defined by a high-elevation network of camps, ranches, and water sources south of Prescott. The landscape is dotted with specialized institutions such as the Phoenix YMCA Camp, Camp Maripai, and the Church Assembly Campground, indicating a long-standing tradition of mountain retreats and summer education. Settlement patterns follow the winding path of the Hassayampa River and its tributaries, where small communities like Walker and Potato Patch are connected by forest service roads. Evidence of the region’s agricultural and resource-based past remains visible through the Old Dandrea Ranch and Storm Ranch, alongside the notable elevation of Mount Union. Several campgrounds, including Lower Wolf Creek Campground and Indian Creek Campground, highlight the shift toward recreation in this timbered terrain during the early 21st century.