2021 Map of Loy Butte

About this map

Sycamore Canyon and its complex network of side drainages dominate this landscape within the Coconino National Forest and Prescott National Forest. The map documents a rugged high-desert environment defined by prominent mesas and buttes, such as Secret Mtn, Casner Mtn, and the titular Loy Butte. Historically significant sites like Robbers Roost are noted, highlighting the secluded nature of these red-rock formations. The water management system for this arid region is visible through numerous named tanks and springs, including Taylor Basin Tank and Sycamore Spring, which were essential for both early livestock operations and forest management. This 2021 record shows a wilderness largely accessible only by primitive routes like the Loy Canyon Trl and Casner Mountain Trl, preserving a snapshot of the backcountry of Coconino and Yavapai counties.