2018 Map of Iron Springs

About this map

Prescott's western fringe is defined by the high-elevation terrain of the Prescott National Forest, where suburban expansion meets the steep ridges of the Sierra Prieta and Spruce Mountain. This area illustrates the late 20th and early 21st-century development of residential enclaves such as Deering Park Estates, Wildwood Estates, and Rancho Vista Estates, which are carved into the canyons west of the city. A legacy of seasonal habitation is visible at Granite Basin Summer Homes, situated near Granite Basin Lake. The map details a landscape transition from the established community at Iron Springs to the distinctive landmark of Thumb Butte, tracing a network of specialized routes including the Alto Pit OHV trails and the Thumb Butte Road, which bridge the gap between wilderness recreation and the growing city of Prescott.