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2014 Map of Purcell Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Purcell Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Prescott National Forest dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, where the Juniper Mountains rise above a series of deeply etched drainages. The area is defined by a network of ranching and forest infrastructure, characterized by numerous named stock tanks such as Sam Bennett Tank, Hubbard Tank, and Charlie Weston Tank. These vital water sources are scattered across a complex system of canyons including Purcell Canyon, Turkey Canyon, and the appropriately named Railroad Canyon.

Surface drainage is channeled toward the Big Chino Wash, which meanders through the central and northern sections of the map. Access to this high-desert terrain is provided by several distinct local routes, including Williamson Valley Rd and the Yavapai Ranch Rd, which connect the remote canyonlands to the broader county network. The map preserves the specific grazing and water management history of this section of Yavapai County, documenting the various "tanks" and trails that supported the local ranching economy.