2011 Map of Buck Mountains

About this map

The Buck Mountains dominate this Mohave County landscape, where the arid terrain is defined by a network of ephemeral watercourses and early automotive routes. The map documents the persistent path of the National Old Trails Rd, a significant corridor from the early days of transcontinental travel, intersecting with Franconia Rd. The drainage patterns of the region are clearly delineated through the primary arteries of Buck Mountain Wash and Franconia Wash, which trace the low-lying areas between the slopes. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a detailed look at the infrastructure of this desert environment, including more recent additions like Rice Dr, showing how the modern road network continues to navigate the ancient natural contours of the wash systems.