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2018 Map of Tule Mesa

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Tule Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Pine Flat serves as a central reference point in this high-elevation landscape where the Prescott National Forest meets the Tonto National Forest. The dramatic topography is defined by the Verde Rim, a massive geological break that drops away into canyons like Beehouse Canyon and Yellow Jacket Canyon. This 2018 survey reveals a network of vital water sources necessary for cattle and wildlife in the arid climate, including family-named sites such as Nelson Place Spring and isolated basins like Buck Basin.

Logistical routes such as Dougas Rd and Short Cut navigate the complex terrain around Pine Mountain and Little Mesa. The map illustrates the careful management of natural resources through numerous tanks and springs, such as Tule Canyon Tank and Cold Water Tank Number Two. Features like Mockingbird Pass and Skeleton Ridge provide clear evidence of the historical pathways used to traverse these highlands between the central Arizona mountain ranges.