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2018 Map of Morgan Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Wickenburg Mountains and the winding course of the Hassayampa River dominate this landscape in central Arizona. The area is defined by a dense network of drainages and named peaks, including the prominent Morgan Butte and Table Mtn. These geological features tell a story of regional exploration and early prospecting, with names like King Solomon Gulch, Crown Point Gulch, and Denver Hill hinting at the mining interests that once scoured these slopes.

Surface water remains vital but ephemeral, evidenced by a series of named springs such as Buckskin Spring and Amazon Spring, alongside the extensive wash systems like Blue Tank Wash and San Domingo Wash. Connectivity in this isolated terrain is maintained through routes like Buckhorn Rd, which traverses the southern portion of the quadrangle, linking the high points of Grooms Hill and Swallow Mtn to the surrounding desert plains.