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2014 Map of South Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of South Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

South Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape of central Arizona, overlooking the drainage systems of the Big Chino Valley. The terrain is defined by the seasonal flow of the Big Chino Wash, which is fed by tributaries including Partridge Cr and Pine Cr. These watercourses dictate the historical movement through the valley, often followed by rural routes like Big Chino Rd and N Rock House Rd.

Parts of the Prescott National Forest extend into the southwestern portion of the map, showing the transition from open valley floor to protected upland areas. The map details the Public Land Survey System grid across multiple townships, illustrating how this arid region was partitioned for grazing and resource management in the early twenty-first century. The concentration of wash systems near the valley center highlights the importance of seasonal hydrology in an area otherwise dominated by vast open range.