
Buck Mountains dominate the western edge of this desert landscape, where the high terrain gives way to the broad alluvial expanse of Dutch Flat. This modern survey reveals a geometric grid of residential development names inspired by Western folklore, crisscrossing the Mojave Desert with thoroughfares like Butch Cassidy Rd, Lone Ranger Rd, and Sundance Kid Rd. The central role of aviation in this isolated region is highlighted by the Massey Farm Airport, situated near the foot of the mountains. Natural drainage is dictated by the Buck Mountain Wash and the ephemeral Cow Cr, which cut through the landscape toward Box Canyon. This map provides a clear picture of how 21st-century land subdivision has been superimposed onto the ancient, arid basins of Mohave County.
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1923 · Signal
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1927 · Yucca
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Buck Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Buck Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Yucca
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Signal
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Prescott
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Prescott
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000