2014 Map of Mount Josh

About this map

Mount Josh and Tonto Mtn dominate this portion of the Prescott National Forest in Yavapai County. The landscape is defined by a complex network of seasonal water sources and canyons, including Weed Canyon and Long Canyon. This 2014 survey documents a rugged ranching and wilderness environment where numerous springs and stock tanks serve as the primary landmarks across the high desert terrain. Water management is central to the land's utility, as evidenced by the naming of Tonto Mountain Tank Number One, Strickland Tank, and Willow Tanks. Traces of earlier human presence and local lore appear in names like Bootlegger Spring, Black Jack Spring, and Old Camp Spring. These features, alongside modern access routes such as Fair Oaks Rd and Tonto Rd, illustrate the long-standing reliance on specific water points in an arid landscape.