2018 Map of South Butte

About this map

South Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert portion of Yavapai County, situated at the intersection of significant drainage systems and early transportation corridors. The arid landscape is defined by the broad Big Chino Wash, which is flanked by the elevated Big Black Mesa to the northeast. Human presence in this section of the Prescott National Forest is marked by a network of rural routes, including Big Chino Rd and Big Chino Wash Rd, which facilitate access through the difficult terrain. A notable feature for local history and aviation researchers is the Big Chino Airstrip, situated on the flatlands near the junction of several seasonal watercourses such as Pine Cr and Partridge Cr. The map captures a landscape largely defined by public land boundaries and the natural hydrology of the Chino Valley region.