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2018 Map of Haystack Butte

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Haystack Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Haystack Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this 2018 study of the Tonto National Forest, where the complex drainage systems of the Blackjack Mountains meet the Salt River. The landscape is defined by its numerous springs and watering points, such as Bear Cub Spring, Yellowjacket Spring, and White Ledges Spring, which reveal the critical importance of water management in this arid Gila County environment.

A network of deep canyons, including Salt River Canyon and Yankee Joe Canyon, carves through the terrain, while landmarks like Black Mtn and Steer Mtn rise above the surrounding slopes. The presence of named cattle tanks like Steer Tank and Black Mesa Tank, alongside Haystack Butte Rd, suggests a landscape utilized for ranching within the national forest boundaries. This map provides a clear view of the named geographic features and survey divisions that organize this high-desert region.