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2018 Map of Minnehaha

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Minnehaha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Prescott National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in the southern Bradshaw Mountains, where industrial mining history meets a network of remote mountain springs. The map centers on the small settlement of Minnehaha and the nearby Lapham site, situated along Minnehaha Cr. Evidence of the area's gold and silver mining legacy is found in features like the Chilean Mill and the proximity of Silver Mtn and Pay Dirt Spring.

Topographically, the region is defined by significant relief, ranging from the depths of Maidenhead Canyon to the heights of Horse Mountain and Thompson Butte. Numerous water sources, such as Box Spring and Colorado Spring, are scattered across the terrain, indicating the critical nature of water management for both historic mining operations and livestock. Transportation is limited to rugged routes like Wagoner road and the S Senator Hwy, reflecting the isolated character of this Yavapai County district.