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2023 Map of Willow Spring Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Willow Spring Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Black Canyon City sits at the western edge of a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and protected desert lands. This 2023 survey documents the convergence of the Agua Fria National Monument and the Tonto National Forest, where the terrain ascends toward the New River Mountains. The drainage network is complex, featuring the Agua Fria River and numerous seasonal watercourses like Ledni Lii Creek and Odzilaayé Creek that have carved deep canyons into the plateau.

High points such as Boteler Peak and the prominent Black Mesa overlook a network of backcountry routes, including Ranch Rd and Landfill Rd. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for remote water sources essential for cattle and wildlife in this arid environment, such as Shortt Smith Spring, Chino Corral Spring, and the Brushy Tanks. The boundary between Yavapai and Maricopa Counties cuts through the southern reaches, crossing the flats of Hosh Flat.