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2021 Map of Purcell Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Prescott National Forest encompasses the southern portion of this landscape, where the rugged terrain of the Juniper Mountains gives way to a network of deep drainages including Sullivan Canyon and Purcell Canyon. The land is defined by its water-management features, essential for ranching and forest operations in this arid environment. Named reservoirs such as Jim Bennett Tank, Mormon Peak Tank, and Charlie Weston Tank are distributed across the high country, marking points of human activity and livestock management.

Transport through the area is facilitated by ranch roads and forest routes like Lion Canyon Ranch Rd and Williamson Valley Rd, which follow the natural contours of the valley floors. The drainage of Big Chino Wash cuts through the northeastern sector, illustrating the hydrological pattern that shapes the surrounding Williamson Valley. This survey provides a precise look at the intersection of protected federal land and private ranching interests in Yavapai County.