2018 Map of Wildcat Hill

About this map

Scottsdale and the planned community of Carefree anchor this desert landscape, where suburban expansion meets the protected acreage of the Tonto National Forest. The map documents a sophisticated network of recreational paths winding through the arid terrain, including the Brown's Ranch Perimeter Loop, the Broken Spoke Trail, and The Divide Trail. These pathways navigate between prominent igneous peaks such as Wildcat Hill, Granite Mtn, and Fraesfield Mtn. Water management in this dry environment is evidenced by features like Wildcat Tank, Bootlegger Tank, and the perennial Blue Mountain Spring. While residential developments like E Sterling Ridge Rd and E Apache Vistas Dr mark the northern periphery, much of the area remains dominated by natural washes such as Galloway Wash and the ephemeral drainage of Camp Cr.