2014 Map of Thorn Peak

About this map

Thorn Peak and Whitecap Peak dominate this high-desert topography in Yavapai County, where water sources were clearly the primary concern for land management and travel. The map reveals an intricate network of tanks and springs essential for cattle or wildlife, including Moonshine Spring, Quail Spring, and the Fort Basin Tank. The landscape is cut by major drainage systems like the Santa Maria River and its North and South Forks, while the Joshua Tree Forest Pky of Arizona (US Highway 93) provides the modern corridor through this arid terrain. Small-scale features such as Cottonwood Springs and the aptly named Skunk Canyon reflect a rugged environment where every named water source served as a critical landmark for those navigating between the Mojave Desert and the higher elevations of Crosby Mtn.