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2012 Map of Matterhorn

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Matterhorn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Matterhorn and the surrounding high desert of Yavapai County are defined here by a network of drainage washes and vital water catchments. The landscape is dominated by seasonal watercourses like Wagon Tire Wash, Rattlesnake Wash, and Grindstone Wash, which have shaped local terrain features such as Millers Pocket and Wild Steer Mesa. Ranching infrastructure is central to the area's development, evidenced by numerous named water points including Winter Camp Tank, Rock House Tank, and Deadman Tanks.

A complex web of Forest Service and fire roads, including Forest Service 30 Rd and Fire Rd 186, provides access to these remote reaches. The terrain transitions from the expanse of Wagon Tire Flat in the southwest to the elevated prominence of SP Hill further east. This 2012 survey illustrates how modern land management and cattle operations continue to navigate the natural landmarks of this arid plateau.