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2021 Map of Picacho Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Picacho Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert portion of Yavapai County, overlooking a complex system of drainage and water management. The landscape is defined by its seasonal hydrology, where numerous named catchments like Dawson Tank and New Peter Lockett Tank support ranching operations across the rugged terrain. These tanks are often situated near major geological cuts such as Peter Lockett Canyon and McIntyre Canyon, which drain toward the south.

The southern edge of the survey transitions into the broader expanse of the Big Chino Valley, where Tucker Spring and Partridge Cr provide critical water sources. Named landmarks like Stud Horse Butte and Butcher Knife Canyon reflect the local heritage and ranching history of the area. A network of ranch roads and trails, including Picacho Rd and Volcano Trl, crisscrosses the township and range lines, indicating the continued human use of this arid rangeland.