2021 Map of Red Picacho

About this map

Red Picacho stands as a prominent landmark within the southern extent of the Wickenburg Mountains, where the desert terrain is defined by a dense network of ephemeral watercourses. This modern topographic survey illustrates the transition between Yavapai Co and Maricopa Co, a region marked by volcanic peaks like Mt Pechan and Mt Vernon. The landscape is heavily dissected by drainage systems such as San Domingo Wash, Monarch Wash, and Trilby Wash, which dictate the local topography and historical movement through the area. Human infrastructure is primarily represented by rural corridors like N Castle Hot Springs Rd and N Mine Rd, providing access to the more secluded reaches near Tub Spring and White Picacho. This map offers a detailed view of the complex hydrography and elevation that characterize this part of the Sonoran Desert.