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2018 Map of Scratch Canyon

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Scratch Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Prescott National Forest encompasses much of this high-altitude Yavapai County landscape, defined by a complex network of canyons and mesas. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features such as Black Butte, Little Shirttail Mesa, and the unique depression known as Hole in the Ground. A series of water management sites are distributed across the land, including Seven Up Pasture Tank, Halfway House Tank, and Whistle Tank, which supported the region's ranching and resource needs.

Canyons such as Scratch Canyon, Jerky Canyon, and Deep Canyon cut through the topography, while Burro Cr and Pine Cr provide primary drainage routes. Transportation across this wilderness is facilitated by rugged routes like Sand Stone Rd and Half Way House Rd. These names, including Yellow Hammer Bank and Bozarth Mesa, suggest a history of early western exploration and settlement in the high desert.