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2011 Map of Sam Powell Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sam Powell Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sam Powell Peak and The Needle command the skyline in this 2011 survey of the high desert terrain north of Wickenburg. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Hassayampa River and a network of ephemeral drainages including Blue Tank Wash, Calamity Wash, and Antelope Creek. Historically significant water sources are noted throughout the arid surroundings, including Brick Tank and the curiously named Number Thirtysix Tank, which likely supported local ranching operations.

Evidence of local industry and navigation appears in the southwest corner at the Sand Mill, situated near the rugged Black Hills. The road network, including Morales Ranch Rd and Rincon Rd, connects these remote outposts and ranch lands. Physical landmarks such as King Solomon Gulch and the Wickenburg Mountains provide a detailed framework for understanding the topographic character of Yavapai County in the early 21st century.