2021 Map of Young

About this map

The high mountain settlement of Young sits at the northern end of Pleasant Valley, surrounded by the expansive reaches of the Tonto National Forest. This 2021 survey illustrates a landscape defined by its remote ranching infrastructure and complex drainage systems, such as Cherry Cr and Crouch Cr. The map shows a high density of water management features essential for high-altitude Arizona livestock operations, including numerous named tanks like Cochran Tank, Magnet Tank, and Squaw Tank. Steep terrain surrounds the valley floor, rising to prominent points like Squaw Peak and Cow Flat Mtn. Local history and ranching heritage are evident in place names such as Peters Corral Canyon, Graveyard Canyon, and the Chapman Ranch Airstrip, which serve as vital landmarks for this isolated Gila County community.