2014 Map of Burns Spring

About this map

Black Mountains topography dominates this high-desert landscape in northwestern Arizona. The drainage patterns here are defined by significant ephemeral watercourses such as Granite Wash and Tyro Wash, which carve through the arid terrain. While much of the area is characterized by the open reaches of the Mojave Desert, the presence of reliable water sources like Burns Spring, Chalk Spring, and Willow Spring suggests the historic importance of this quadrangle for ranching and transit. These springs are often tucked into steep relief, such as within Burns Spring Canyon or near the geological transition at Granite Wash Canyon. Evidence of early twentieth-century industry or water management appears at Twin Mills, while modern access is limited to a few residential roads at the southern edge, including Mohave Ln and E Gold Stake Pl.