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2014 Map of Meath Spring

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Meath Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Meath Spring and its namesake Meath Wash anchor this high-desert landscape in Yavapai County, where the southern boundary of the Kaibab National Forest meets the Prescott National Forest. The map documents a rugged drainage system characterized by numerous livestock and catchment basins such as Hells Canyon Tank, Cordes Tank, and Railroad Fill Tank. Significant geological features include the prominent Big Black Mesa and the deeply incised Devil Dog Canyon.

Human activity is centered around remote ranching and transit infrastructure, including the winding path of State Hwy 89 and the Gas Pipeline Rd.. The presence of Juniper Wood Rnch and the named locality of Barrata suggest the sparse settlement patterns of this arid region. For researchers, the map provides an exacting look at the hydrology and access roads through several townships, including t20n r1w and t19n r2w, at the start of the 21st century.