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2012 Map of Verde Hot Springs

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Verde Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Verde Hot Springs and the surrounding wilderness of Yavapai County are documented here as they appeared in 2012. The landscape is defined by the convergence of major desert watercourses, including the Verde River and the East Verde River, which carve through deep canyons and over navigational hazards like Childs Rapid and Red Wall Rapid. The settlement of Lancaster stands as a focal point near Houston Creek, while the intricate network of forest roads like Child's Power Rd provides access to remote interior points.

Water management in this arid environment is evident through numerous named tanks and springs, such as Quail Spring, Roadside Spring, and Deadman Tank. The topographic complexity is highlighted by distinctive landmarks like Ikes Backbone, Squaw Butte, and the deep recesses of Hardscrabble Canyon. These features illustrate a terrain where cattle ranching, recreation, and natural thermal springs intersect along the historic riparian corridors of central Arizona.