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2021 Map of Jerome Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Jerome Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Prescott National Forest dominates the southern half of this landscape, where the massive bulk of Granite Mountain and the steep incline of Red Hill rise above the drainage basins. This area of Yavapai County is defined by its transition from the high peaks of the forest down into the more developed valleys. Small settlements like Stringfield and Mint are situated near the seasonal flows of Mint Wash and Copper Wash, reflecting a history of land use tied to the water sources and grazing lands at the forest's edge.

Modern residential development is visible around Williamson, contrasted by the primitive trails and springs that mark the high country. Important water points for early travelers and cattlemen, such as Granite Mountain Spring, Tin Trough Spring, and White Rock Spring, are scattered across the terrain. The northern portion of the map shows a network of named rural routes like W Inscription Canyon Dr and Signal Hill Rd, providing access to the rugged Jerome Canyon and the flat-topped Table Mountain.