2011 Map of Thorn Peak

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Thorn Peak and the surrounding high desert peaks dominate this 2011 survey of western Yavapai County, where the drainage of the Santa Maria River North Fork carves through the arid landscape. The map reveals a land defined by water scarcity and ranching heritage, with named points such as Santa Maria Ranch and a network of isolated water sources like Moonshine Spring, Tindsley Spring, and Cottonwood Springs distributed across the terrain. These springs and tanks, including Crosby Mountain Tank and Fort Basin Tank, represent critical infrastructure for survival in the high desert. Prominent geological features such as Crosby Mountain, Whitecap Peak, and Hayes Peak stand as landmarks over deep cuts like Cottonwood Canyon and Skunk Canyon, while the winding Burro Creek Rd provides limited access through this complex topography.