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2018 Map of Indian Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Indian Peak stands as a central high point in this high-desert landscape within the Prescott National Forest of Yavapai County. The terrain is defined by the massive uplift of the Juniper Mountains and the prominent Juniper Mesa, where water sources like Juniper Spring and Windshield Tank were critical infrastructure for cattle ranching and early travel through this arid region. The drainage network is clearly etched across the map, featuring Walnut Cr and the deep cut of Spur Gulch.

Evidence of historical land use and travel is visible in the numerous tanks, including Brush Tank and Triangle Tank, which supported livestock where natural springs like Bald Mountain Spring were scarce. The map details a remote landscape where the Forest Service 6 Rd provides the primary access through the forest, connecting different elevations from the foothills near Indian Hill to the rugged peaks. This 2018 survey provides a modern record of these enduring landmarks, from Bald Mtn to the remote reaches of Quartz Lead Wash.