2011 Map of Picacho Butte

About this map

Picacho Butte stands as a primary landmark in this high-desert portion of Yavapai County, where the landscape is defined by deep drainages and numerous stock tanks. The distribution of features like the New Peter Lockett Tank and Peter Lockett Canyon suggests a history of cattle ranching and land use tied to specific families. Drainage systems such as Partridge Creek cut through the terrain, leading into distinct landforms like Butcher Knife Canyon and McIntyre Canyon. This 2011 survey records a network of rural roads with evocative names, including Old Antelope Run Rd and Rocky Rabbit Rd, which navigate the open country between water sources like Sullivan Tank and Tucker Spring. The reliance on these tanks and springs highlights the critical importance of water management in this arid environment.