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2012 Map of Sheridan Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Sheridan Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Sheridan Mountain dominates the eastern horizon of this arid Yavapai County landscape, overlooking a complex network of drainages and seasonal water sources essential for cattle ranching and wilderness survival. The presence of Cottonwood Cabin and numerous tanks like Alkaline Tank and Boulder Tank suggests a history of livestock management within the varied terrain of Cedar Mesa and South Mesa.

Water is the defining feature of this high-desert environment, marked by a density of named springs such as Moonshine Springs, Alligator Spring, and Loco Pool Spring. These features, alongside Cottonwood Wash and Brockmonte Canyon, illustrate the critical importance of reliable water points for anyone navigating the basins. Notable landmarks like Castle Rock and Orejano Basin provide clear orientation points within this deeply dissected landscape.