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2018 Map of Kayler Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Tonto Creek dominates this Gila County landscape as it flows through the Tonto National Forest, carving a wide valley flanked by the towering heights of the Sierra Ancha and Kayler Butte. This 2018 survey documents a region defined by its rugged topography and vital water sources, with numerous springs such as Bootlegger Spring, Water Wheel Spring, and Dipper Spring scattered across the high desert terrain. The settlement of Tonto Basin serves as the central hub, situated along State Highway 188.

Local history is preserved at the Tonto Basin Cemetery, while the surrounding geography reveals deep canyons and washes like Oak Spring Canyon and Haufer Wash. The map also details numerous cattle tanks and creek crossings, such as Gun Creek and Hardt Creek, which have supported ranching and transit in this part of Arizona for generations. These features, combined with named landmarks like Haystack Butte, provide a comprehensive view of the area's natural drainage and historical land use.