2021 Map of Sycamore Basin

About this map

Sycamore Creek carves a deep winding path through this corner of Arizona, where the boundaries of the Kaibab National Forest, Prescott National Forest, and Coconino National Forest converge. The landscape is defined by massive landforms like Packard Mesa and Casner Mtn, separated by the broad Sycamore Basin. Water sources are critical here, evidenced by numerous tanks and natural seeps such as Parsons Spring and Summers Spring. This 2021 survey shows a terrain dominated by wilderness management rather than settlement, with transportation limited to historic paths and service tracks like Henderson Trl and Railroad Draw. The intricate topography of Henderson Flat and Cow Flat illustrates the drainage patterns and elevation changes that have historically governed land use in this section of the Yavapai and Coconino county border.