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2018 Map of Skull Valley

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Skull Valley
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 dominates the high desert and rugged interior of this central Arizona landscape, providing a backdrop for the community of Skull Valley. The terrain is defined by a series of north-south drainage systems, most notably Skull Valley Wash and its various tributaries like Woolsey Wash and Gardener Wash. These watercourses have historically dictated the placement of ranch roads and settlement patterns, seen here in the network of routes including Ferguson Valley Rd and Webb Ranch Rd.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by the Skull Valley Cem and the YavPe Ma'Ta Airport, while the nomenclature of the surrounding peaks and canyons—such as Cornfield Mtn, Brushy Mtn, and Dead Mule Canyon—reflects the region’s long-standing ranching and wilderness character. The presence of numerous water sources like Tonto Ranger Station Spring and Shea Water Spring underscores the vital importance of dependable water in this arid environment.