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2011 Map of Wet Bottom Mesa

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wet Bottom Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Verde River carves a winding path through this portion of Yavapai County, defining the central drainage system and creating distinctive geological formations like Mule Shoe Bend. This landscape is characterized by its significant mesas and high plateaus, including Petes Cabin Mesa, Canoe Mesa, and the namesake Wet Bottom Mesa. These flat-topped features are separated by a network of seasonal drainages such as Goat Camp Creek and Spring Wash, which feed back toward the river valley.

Water sources are vital identifiers in this arid terrain, with Marie Spring, Petes Spring, and Rock Tank Spring marking key locations for livestock or travelers. The presence of Red Creek Rapids and named landmarks like Razorback and Table Mountain provides specific navigational points for researchers tracing historical land use or movement across the high desert. The layout illustrates the isolation and topographic complexity of the Arizona interior just after the first decade of the 2000s.