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2021 Map of Vulture Peak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Vulture Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Wickenburg serves as the focal point of this desert landscape, where modern suburban growth meets the remnants of historical transport routes. The western edge of the town is bordered by the Wickenburg Municipal Airport and Wickenburg High School, while residential streets like Loma Linda Dr and W Yance Dr push into the hills. To the north, the small settlement of Matthie marks a key junction near Matthie Tank.

The southern terrain is dominated by the Vulture Mountains and the prominent Vulture Peak, a region defined by an intricate network of drainage systems including Cemetery Wash, Box Wash, and Syndicate Wash. Evidence of the area's older pathing survives in labels like Old Stagecoach Rd, which cuts through the desert flats near Yucca Flat Wash. This landscape reflects a community shaped by its proximity to both these high peaks and the vital water catchments like Pouquette Tank and O'Haco Tank scattered across the basin.