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2004 Map of Squaw Creek Mesa

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Squaw Creek Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Black Canyon City sits at the western edge of this landscape, where the Agua Fria River cuts through the desert terrain. This 2004 revision reveals a network of water sources vital to the arid environment, including Willow Spring, China Corral Spring, and Woody Tank. The rugged topography is defined by significant elevations like Black Mesa and Boteler Peak, with the deep incisions of Squaw Creek Canyon and White Dyke Canyon carving through the Tonto National Forest.

Evidence of historical resource extraction is found in the southern reaches at the Orizaba Mine and various Prospect points near Moore Gulch. The map also documents the crossing of the Yavapai and Maricopa County line, providing a precise record of the transition between high desert peaks and the lower drainage basins. Small settlements and corrals, such as Laird and Corral, point to the area's ongoing ranching and rural heritage.