2011 Map of Kirkland

About this map

Kirkland and Skull Valley anchor this high-desert landscape in central Yavapai County, where the settlement pattern follows the drainage of Skull Valley Wash and Kirkland Creek. The map reveals a land defined by water management and ranching, evidenced by a network of named windmills such as the Texas Windmill, Kennedy Windmill, and Homestead Windmill scattered across the arid terrain. To the west, the prominent Kirkland Peak overlooks the Lower Kirkland Valley, providing a stark contrast to the wash beds that slice through the earth, including Copper Basin Wash and Finch Wash. Local roads like S Iron Springs Rd and S Old Skull Valley Rd trace the historic routes connecting these small communities. The presence of several tanks and canyons, such as Coughran Canyon and Dead Mule Canyon, underscores the topographical challenges and reliance on seasonal water sources in this part of Arizona.