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2011 Map of Sunrise Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sunrise Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sunrise Peak dominates the western landscape of this Yavapai County terrain, where a complex network of seasonal drainages and cattle-ranching infrastructure defines the modern land use. The presence of Triangle N Camp and Bear Creek Camp suggests a tradition of remote livestock management, supported by numerous water catchments like Walker Tank, Cripple Cat Tank, and West Mesa Tank. These tanks are critical landmarks in a dry environment where Cow Creek and Sheep Creek carve deep courses through the earth.

The geography is marked by distinct natural features such as Triangle N Canyon and Moffit Canyon, which provide a sharp contrast to the broader elevations of West Mesa and the bowl of Jackass Basin. For those tracing local history or grazing patterns, the map identifies specific points of interest like Johnson Flat and Indian Hill, alongside smaller water sources such as Sunrise Spring and Cherry Tree Tank, which reflect the localized naming conventions of the Arizona backcountry.