2018 Map of Rover Peak

About this map

Tonto National Forest land dominates this high-elevation landscape along the border of Maricopa and Yavapai counties. The terrain is defined by a series of steep canyons and prominent mesas, most notably Magazine Mesa and Lockwood Mesa, while the landmark Rover Peak serves as a central vertical anchor. The map reveals a sophisticated network of water management essential for this environment, featuring a high density of named tanks and springs. From Indian Ruin Tank and Stone Camp Spring to the specialized Cedar Mountain Trick Tank, these features indicate the area's importance for livestock or wildlife management within the forest. Transportation is limited to a few corridors like Cave Creek Rd and N FR 254, which thread through the drainage basins of Lime Cr and Professor Cr. This 2018 survey provides a modern view of the hydrologic and topographic features that have long shaped land use in this part of the Southwest.