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2021 Map of Wet Bottom Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Verde Wild and Scenic River carves a dramatic path through this central Arizona landscape, located within the protected bounds of the Tonto National Forest. The waterway creates a sharp loop at Mule Shoe Bend as it flows between massive plateau formations including Petes Cabin Mesa and Canoe Mesa. This 2021 survey details the complex network of high desert water sources such as Marie Spring, Rock Tank Spring, and Peach Tank, which have historically been critical for land use in this arid environment.

Evidence of the area's geological and human history is preserved in the naming of features like Table Mtn and the tiered flats of Lower Racetrack Mesa and Upper Racetrack Mesa. The map also traces established routes like the Verde River Trl and Wet Bottom Trl, which navigate the boundary between Yavapai and Gila Counties. These trails provide access to the interior of the Wet Bottom Mesa region, crossing various seasonal drainages like Wet Bottom Cr.