2011 Map of Milkweed Canyon SW

About this map

Music Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Arizona, where the topography is defined by significant elevation changes and seasonal water sources. The map highlights a series of essential springs and tanks used for livestock or survival in this arid terrain, including Milkweed Spring, West Water Spring, and the curiously named Dewey Mahone Spring. The central portion of the quadrangle is largely undeveloped, marked primarily by the Bear Canyon Two Hundred Ninety-Nine Trail which provides access through the rugged foothills. To the east, the prominent Laughing Jack Butte stands as a distinct landmark, while cattle tanks like Boston Tank and Quail Tank indicate the region's continued importance for ranching. This 2011 survey captures the area before modern expansion, preserving the names of remote watering holes such as Black Rock Spring and Flat Rock Spring.