2011 Map of Yampai

About this map

Yampai and the high point at Yampai Divide anchor this high-desert landscape in Yavapai County, where the infrastructure of ranching and the railroad intersect. The map illustrates a grid of rural routes including Hyde Park Rd and Stewart Rd, which connect isolated outposts like Rock House and Pica. Water management is the defining characteristic of this arid region, evidenced by numerous named catchment features such as Sand Trap Tank, Windy Tank, and Camel Tank. These tanks, along with Section One Well, provided the essential resources for the cattle ranching operations that historically dominated the area. The presence of these named landmarks provides a specific window into the local ranching heritage and the challenge of sustaining agriculture on the plateau.