2021 Map of Picacho Butte SE

About this map

Prescott National Forest dominates the southern landscape of this Yavapai County region, where the high plateau of Big Black Mesa drops toward the broad Big Chino Valley. This area is defined by a critical network of water catchments and drainage systems, essential for ranching and wildlife in the arid Arizona interior. Named features such as Red Hat Tank, Mexican Tank, and Indian Tank dot the topography, while seasonal water sources like Storm Seep and Pool Seep are found tucked into the draws. The terrain is deeply incised by several prominent geological features, including Butcher Knife Canyon and Limestone Canyon, which channel runoff toward the Big Chino Wash in the southwest. A network of rural ranch roads, including W Rocky Rd and Howling Wolf Rd, provides access across the township lines of T20N and T19N.