2018 Map of Picacho Butte SE

About this map

Prescott National Forest land dominates the southern half of this landscape, where the terrain shifts through dramatic elevations between Limestone Canyon and the high expanse of Big Black Mesa. The northern sections are defined by a network of ranching roads, including W Rocky Rd and Whitehills Ranch Rd, which navigate the rugged topography. Water management is a primary feature of this arid environment, evidenced by numerous named catchment points such as Mexican Tank, Indian Tank, and Red Hat Tank. These features, along with Storm Seep and Pool Seep, reflect the critical infrastructure necessary for livestock and wildlife in the high desert. To the southwest, Big Chino Wash cuts through the valley floor, marking the drainage pattern that shapes the surrounding Butcher Knife Canyon.