The northeast, east, and southeast is separated from the Bradshaw Mountains by the Hassayampa River.

Sam Powell Peak and Seal Mountain border the Hassayampa River.

Weaver Peak is about 7 miles (11 km) west of Yarnell.

At the west and southwest, Cottonwood Creek and a valley separates the Weaver Mountains from a smaller mountain range to the southwest, the Date Creek Mountains.

The Weaver Mountains are noted for their mines; also placer gold.