Agua Fria National Monument

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Agua Fria

National Monument - Arizona

The Agua Fria contains one of the most significant systems of prehistoric sites in the American Southwest, including Pueblo La Plata, a major settlement of stone masonry pueblos. The area is the home to coyotes, bobcats, antelope, mule deer, javelina, a variety of small mammals and songbirds. Eagles and other raptors are also a draw for birdwatchers.

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Agua Fria - Visitor Map

Visitor Map of Agua Fria National Monument in Arizona. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Agua Fria - Access Map

Access Map of Agua Fria National Monument in Arizona. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Bumble Bee - OHV Trail Loop

Map of Bumble Bee Route Off-Highway Vehicle area (OHV) near the historic ghost town of Cleator, Arizona. Published by Arizona State Parks & Trails.

Show Me Ride OHV - Table Mesa East

Map of the Table Mesa East Show Me Ride Off-Highway Vehicle Route (OHV) near Town of New River in Arizona. Published by Arizona State Parks & Trails.

USFS 100K Series - Bradshaw Mountains

1:100K map of Bradshaw Mountains in Arizona. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Coconino - Red Rock

Map of the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in the USFS Southwestern Region 03 in Arizona. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Prescott - Topography Base Map

Topography base map of Prescott National Forest (NF) published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). This map uses the 1:24,000 FS topo USFS digital GIS topography map, roughly equivalent to 1:24000 topographic quadrangle (like USGS quads only produced by and for USFS).

Prescott - Visitor Map

Visitor Map of Prescott National Forest (NF) in Airzona. Published by the U.S. National Forest Service (USFS).

Prescott - Verde

Map of the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in the USFS Southwestern Region 03 in Arizona. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Prescott - Bradshaw

Map of the Bradshaw Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in the USFS Southwestern Region 03 in Arizona. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Tonto - Cave Creek

Map of the Cave Creek Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in the USFS Southwestern Region 03 in Arizona. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Payson

1:100K map of Payson in Arizona. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Tonto - Area Map

Area Map of Tonto Mountain National Monument (NM) in Arizona. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

Prescott MVUM - East - 2022

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of the eastern part of Prescott National Forest (NF) in Arizona. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Prescott MVUM - West - 2022

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of the western part of Prescott National Forest (NF) in Arizona. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS Southwestern Region 03 - Tonto

Map of Tonto National Forest in the USFS Southwestern Region 03 in Arizona. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS Southwestern Region 03 - Prescott

Map of Prescott National Forest in the USFS Southwestern Region 03 in Arizona. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS Southwestern Region 03 - Coconino

Map of Coconino National Forest in the USFS Southwestern Region 03 in Arizona. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

AZ Surface Management Responsibility - Yavapai County

Yavapai County Map of Arizona Surface Management Responsibility. Published by Arizona State Land Department and U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

AZ Surface Management Responsibility - Arizona State

Statewide Map of Arizona Surface Management Responsibility. Published by Arizona State Land Department and U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Arizona State - Arizona Tourism Map

Map of Recreation and Historic Sites on Federal, State and Tribal Land in Arizona. Published by visitarizona.com.

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Agua Fria - Junior Ranger

Junior Ranger Handbook for Agua Fria National Monument (NM) in Arizona. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Black Canyon - Brochure and Map

Brochure and Map for Black Canyon National Recreation Trail (NRT) at Agua Fria National Monument (NM) in Arizona. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Agua Fria NM https://www.blm.gov/visit/agua-fria https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agua_Fria_National_Monument The Agua Fria contains one of the most significant systems of prehistoric sites in the American Southwest, including Pueblo La Plata, a major settlement of stone masonry pueblos. The area is the home to coyotes, bobcats, antelope, mule deer, javelina, a variety of small mammals and songbirds. Eagles and other raptors are also a draw for birdwatchers.

Black Canyon National Recreation Trail General Location The trail is 40 miles north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The northern end is 40 miles east of Prescott, Arizona. Brief Description Hikers, horse riders and mountain bikers are welcome on this 80-mile trail, which is designed and designated for non-motorized use. The Copper Mountain Loop, an 8-mile connector loop, has recently been built east of Mayer and is accessed at Big Bug TH. National Recreation Trail Designation Trails with this designation are recognized as having exemplary local and national signiﬁcance. The Black Canyon National Recreation Trail (NRT) received the designation in 2008 because of its scenic beauty, rugged features and historic importance. As you hike or ride this trail, you are following a route used continually since the times of prehistoric Native American travelers and traders. Some stretches are part of the Black Canyon stagecoach and historic livestock driveway. Access Here are four ways to access the Black Canyon NRT from Interstate 17: Emery Henderson Trailhead: Take Exit 232 at New River Road. Go west about two miles on New River Road and turn right at the developed area. Black Canyon City Trailhead: Take Exit 242 at Rock Springs in Black Canyon City. Go west. Turn right at the stop sign and then take a quick left onto Warner Road. Follow the road to the white tank which sits near the trailhead. Gloriana Parking Area: Take Exit 248 to Bumble Bee and Crown King. Proceed about a half-mile to the trailhead on the left. The dirt parking area accommodates ﬁve to eight vehicles. Big Bug Trailhead: Take Exit 262 toward Prescott on Highway 69. Proceed 4.2 miles and turn left into the entrance on the south side of the highway. The trailhead will be just beyond mile marker 266. Permits, Fees, Limitations There are no use fees. Segments of the trail are not recommended for novice horseback riders. Some terrain is challenging for mountain bikers. New River, Black Canyon City, Bumble Bee, and Cleator U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps are pertinent. Contact Hassayampa Field Ofﬁce BLM Phoenix District 21605 N. 7th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 580-5500 www.blm.gov/arizona www.blm.gov/visit/az-black-canyon-trail !)lack Can_yon National R.ecreation Trail UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAl) OF LAND MANAGEMENT Agua f.ria National Monument Gloriana Trailhead Black canyon City Trallhead A. A. Table Mesa Trail head Emery fienderson Trallhead Black Canyon Natlonal Recreation Trail A. Existing Trail head • Highway Exit CJ Agua Frla N.M. BLM - Natrona! Forest State Private locaU011 N A 1:280.000 UTM lone UN, HAD 83 While .....,.,efimhz beOII m,de IDeasurelhe •a:urxv aflh ls lnlll'm11San. the IIJd mall25 i10 w.nanl\',e,opres$ed<rlmplecl.as IDlheac0RCf nl elllftSllrdlsdailMlilbillly farlhe amncy ~ ( 0 2.5 10 ,..,., 0 z !.... Phoenix