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2011 Map of Artillery Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Alamo Lake serves as the focal point of this arid Mohave County landscape, where the confluence of the Big Sandy River and the Santa Maria River feeds the reservoir. The surrounding terrain is defined by the sharp elevations of the Artillery Mountains, anchored by the prominent Artillery Peak and Plancha Mountain. This desert region is crisscrossed by an extensive network of drainage washes, including Chapin Wash, Burro Wash, and Maggie Wash, which illustrate the complex hydrology of the basin.

Human presence is centered around the recreation and access points of Alamo Lake State Park, with Loves Camp situated near the western shores. Transportation across this remote area relies on established desert routes like Alamo Crossing Rd and Wickenburg Rd, which provide connection between the lake and the high desert interior. The map captures a moment in the early 21st century when the desert's natural watercourses and volcanic peaks remained the primary features of interest for those traversing the western Arizona wilderness.