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2011 Map of Cabeza Prieta Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cabeza Prieta Peak anchors this arid desert landscape in Yuma County, marking a significant elevation point within the Cabeza Prieta Mountains. The geography is defined by a network of ephemeral drainage patterns such as Smoke Tree Wash, which provide the primary structural definition to the basin-and-range topography. These washes and canyons, including the notably named Surprise Canyon, illustrate the critical importance of water management in this environment, evidenced by labels for catchment features like Halfway Tank and Cabeza Prieta Tanks.

Regional travel and terrain navigation are highlighted by Cabeza Prieta Pass, a natural corridor through the mountains. To the north, the A-one Basin offers a distinct low-lying contrast to the surrounding peaks. In the southwest, the presence of Tordillo Mountain indicates the continued expansion of this jagged mountain chain, providing a clear picture of this corner of the Arizona desert as it appeared in the early 21st century.