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2011 Map of Bottleneck Wash

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bottleneck Wash and the sprawling drainage networks of Kabba Wash and Wheeler Wash define this arid landscape in Mohave County. The terrain is characterized by a series of significant canyons and ephemeral watercourses, including Dripping Springs Canyon and Row Water Canyon, which flow toward the northwest. Human presence is sparse, centered on established ranching outposts such as Round Valley Ranch and Windmill Ranch, which rely on the geographic features of the high desert basin.

Transportation through this portion of Arizona is anchored by several rural routes, including Co HWY 193 and Hackberry RD. The map reveals the infrastructure required for life in such a dry climate, with landmarks like Government Tank serving as essential water management points. These features, along with the proximity of Knight Creek and Round Valley, illustrate the cattle-ranching heritage and the hydrological challenges of the region during the early 21st century.