2018 Map of Arrastra Mountain SE

About this map

Peoples Canyon and the surrounding high desert terrain dominate this 2018 survey of the triple-county corner where Mohave, Yavapai, and La Paz counties meet. The landscape is defined by its arid hydrology, marked by critical water sources such as Sams Spring, Burro Spring, and Fork Spring. The eastern edge of the Mojave Desert transitions into the steep elevations of the Black Mountains, where seasonal drainages like Peoples Cr cut through the topography. Human infrastructure is nearly absent in this remote corridor, represented primarily by the unpaved track of Palmerita Rd in the southwest quadrant. The map reveals the intricate natural drainage patterns and topographical contours that have historically dictated movement and survival in this corner of the Arizona wilderness.