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2011 Map of Kayler Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Kayler Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Old Fort Reno and the H Four Cemetery anchor the southern reach of this drainage basin, reflecting the area's frontier history and early settlement patterns. Located within the heart of Gila County, the landscape is defined by the convergence of Tonto Creek and numerous seasonal washes such as Packard Wash and Haufner Wash. The terrain is characterized by prominent elevations like Kayler Butte and Haystack Butte, which overlook a network of canyons and gulches including Sycamore Canyon and Reed Gulch.

Water sources are vital landmarks in this arid environment, with dozens of named springs and tanks supporting the local ranching heritage. Brunson Ranch and Moore Ranch are established near vital watering holes like Water Wheel Spring and Point of Rock Spring. This 2011 survey captures the distribution of these resources and the rugged infrastructure of the Tonto Basin, illustrating how historic outposts and modern ranching interests have utilized the natural geography of the basin.