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1979 Map of King Canyon

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of King Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Verde River flows through the northern reaches of this territory, where the terrain is marked by ancient Ruins and a Cave near the Gila and Salt River Meridian. Much of the landscape is defined by the high country of the Prescott National Forest, transitioning into the broad flats of Lonesome Valley to the south. This 1970s survey illustrates a specialized water-management infrastructure vital for ranching and survival in the arid Yavapai County interior, featuring a network of named catchment points like Muldoon Tank, Gold Basin Tank, and Robert E Tank.

Evidence of historical transit and industry appears in the southern sections, where the Old Railroad Grade cuts across the valley floor. Resource exploration is noted near St Matthews Mtn by a marked Prospect, while various groundwater sources such as King Well and Wildcat Well provide isolated hubs of activity. The map clearly delineates the National Forest Boundary, showing how public land and open range intersect.