2014 Map of Scratch Canyon

About this map

Prescott National Forest encompasses the eastern edge of this Yavapai County landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by deep drainages and volcanic remnants. Black Butte stands as a prominent central landmark above a network of canyons including Scratch Canyon, Jerky Canyon, and Deep Canyon. The reliance on seasonal water management is evident through the high density of named tanks, such as Mexican Nest Tank, Seven Up Pasture Tank, and the Bar Thirty Seven Tank, which supported cattle ranching across this arid environment. Significant topographical features like Little Shirttail Mesa and Bozarth Mesa dominate the western sections, while Windy Ridge and the aptly named Hole in the Ground mark the varied elevation. This 2014 survey documents the rugged infrastructure of ranching and forestry roads like Sand Stone Rd and W Campwood Rd.