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1986 Map of Martin Mountain

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Martin Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Prescott National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where the rugged topography is defined by prominent peaks and a complex network of seasonal water sources. The terrain rises to Martin Mountain and Bald Mountain, with the flat-topped Sycamore Mesa dominating the northwest. Numerous named springs and tanks, such as Dougherty Spring and Bar U Bar Tank, suggest a landscape managed for livestock or wildlife within the forest boundaries.

The drainage patterns are particularly intricate, with Sycamore Creek and its tributaries carving through the terrain alongside Black Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon. These geological features, including the unique Bubby Buttes and the high Granite Basin, reflect the geological character of Yavapai County in the mid-1980s. The map serves as a detailed record of water distribution and landform names in a region defined by its vertical relief and sparse permanent settlements.