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2012 Map of Hell Point

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Hell Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Verde River flows through the southern reaches of this landscape, a vital water source in a region defined by complex drainage systems and arid-land ranching. Near the western edge, the settlement of Drake and the Cedar Glade Cem sit along a corridor of early transport, while the Bear Siding railroad point to the east highlights the area's logistical connections. This territory is marked by a network of essential water catchments, including Wagon Tire Tank and Grindstone Tank, which supported operations at the Bar Heart Ranch and its private Bar Heart Ranch Airport.

The terrain is characterized by deep erosional features such as Hell Canyon, M C Canyon, and Bull Basin Canyon, which converge toward the river. From the prominence of Hell Point to the isolated Red Butte, the map documents a working landscape where windmills like Glidden Windmill and springs like Fig Tree Spring provided the necessary infrastructure for survival and industry in the high desert of Yavapai County.