2021 Map of King Canyon

About this map

Prescott National Forest encompasses much of this terrain in north-central Arizona, where the landscape transitions from the high elevations of Saint Matthews Mtn toward the open expanse of Lonesome Valley. The Verde River cuts through the northern reaches, a vital water source in this arid environment marked by numerous stock tanks like Duff Tank and Gold Tank. The map reveals a complex network of drainage systems including King Canyon, Gold Basin Canyon, and Muldoon Canyon, which serve as natural corridors through the rugged geology. Human presence is defined by grazing infrastructure and backcountry access points such as the Duff Springs Trl and the northern fringes of the Chino Valley boundary. This documentation of the high desert shows the careful management of water resources and the varied topography surrounding the Gray Hills.