2018 Map of Kirkland

About this map

Skull Valley and Kirkland serve as the primary anchors of this high-desert landscape in central Arizona. The area is defined by a series of drainage networks, most notably Skull Valley Wash and Kirkland Creek, which carve through the terrain between prominent landmarks like Kirkland Peak. This 2018 survey reveals a rural settlement pattern where modern ranching and residential needs have generated a dense web of locally named roads, including Loose Cow Rd, Rifle Rd, and Cattle Call Rd. North of the main settlement of Kirkland, the map details numerous canyons and washes such as Dipper Canyon and Finch Wash, alongside vital water management features like Middle Tank and Elmer Tank. The presence of Lower Kirkland Valley at the western edge suggests the geographic transition as these desert waterways move toward larger basins.