2021 Map of Kirkland

About this map

Skull Valley and Kirkland serve as the primary hubs in this high-desert region of Yavapai County, where the settlement pattern follows the drainage of Skull Valley Wash. The landscape is defined by the transition from the sharp relief of Kirkland Peak down to the alluvial floor of Lower Kirkland Valley. Historical ranching and rural access are evidenced by a dense network of local roads with evocative names like Loose Cow Rd and Cattle Call Rd, while the hydrology is marked by ephemeral features such as Moonville Cr and Finch Wash. Farther south, Kirkland Creek winds through the valley floor, supported by cattle tanks like Elmer Tank and Middle Tank that reflect the area's long-standing agricultural and grazing heritage. The map also captures the rugged northern reaches of Coughran Canyon and Dipper Canyon, providing a precise look at the terrain before it drops toward the Hassayampa drainage.