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2012 Map of Smith Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Smith Mesa dominates this Yavapai County landscape, defined by its high plateaus and a complex network of seasonal water sources crucial for the region's ranching heritage. The presence of several working sites, including Dumbbell Ranch, Spider Ranch, and various livestock enclosures like Smith Mesa Corral and Cowboy Corral, indicates a landscape long utilized for grazing. The terrain is marked by sharp elevation changes at Sycamore Rim and prominent landforms such as Eagle Peak and Owl Rocks.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by numerous improved springs and tanks like Jenkins Trap Spring, Dillon Tank, and Pothole Spring. In the south, the Cedar Salt Ground and North Benches Corral sit near the descent into Weber Canyon. These features collectively reveal the specialized infrastructure required for high-desert ranching and travel along corridors like Fair Oaks Rd.