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2021 Map of Morgan Butte

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Morgan Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Morgan Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this desert landscape within the Wickenburg Mountains north of the Hassayampa. The map reveals a complex network of dry washes and gulches, including King Solomon Gulch, Crown Point Gulch, and Amazon Gulch, names that suggest the area's prospecting and mining history. The terrain is marked by distinctive formations like Black Rock and Table Mtn, illustrating the volcanic and erosional character of the region.

Water sources are critical features in this arid environment, represented by named springs such as Amazon Spring and Sayer Spring. Primitive routes like Constellation RD and Buckhorn RD provide the primary access through the steep topography, connecting the southern washes to the higher elevations of Denver Hill. The drainage patterns of the Hassayampa River and its tributaries, such as Blue Tank Wash, dominate the southern half of the quadrangle, shaping the local geography.