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2011 Map of Young

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Young and Pleasant Valley sit at the center of this rural landscape, which is defined by a complex network of canyons and upland mesas. The Pleasant Valley Ranger District Office and the Chapman Ranch Airport serve as primary landmarks for this remote settlement, while roads like Perkins Museum Rd and the Zachariae Ranch Rd Ike Clark Pkwy indicate the importance of local ranching and heritage sites.

Water management is a central theme of the terrain, as evidenced by dozens of named tanks and springs, including Mexican Tank, Cochran Tank, and Divided Water Spring. These features, along with Cherry Creek, supported the high-desert economy. Geologic landmarks such as Crouch Mesa, Graveyard Canyon, and Squaw Peak surround the valley, providing clear reference points for researchers interested in the historical geography of Gila County.