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2021 Map of Prescott Valley South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Prescott Valley and the surrounding high-desert landscape are documented here just as the suburban footprint began to interface more deeply with the neighboring Prescott National Forest. The map captures a transitional geography where planned residential developments like Castle Canyon Mesa and Diamond Valley meet the drainage networks of the Agua Fria River and Lynx Cr. Educational infrastructure is well-represented by the Yavapai College Prescott Valley Campus and Northern Arizona University Yavapai, marking the area's growth as a regional hub.

To the south, the terrain shifts into the canyons and gulches of the national forest, including Salida Gulch and Charcoal Gulch. This rugged southern portion is dotted with numerous water sources and tanks critical for land management, such as Green Gulch Spring and Salida Spring. The interface between the modern townships of Dewey-Humboldt and the natural landmarks like Spud Mtn provides a clear view of how human settlement has adapted to the Yavapai County topography.