2021 Map of Castaneda Hills

About this map

Castaneda Hills define this arid landscape within the Mojave Desert of Mohave County. The terrain is shaped by the prominent Castaneda Peak and the drainage patterns of Mohave Wash and Castaneda Wash. This area represents a classic desert basin-and-range environment where water management is critical for any land use, evidenced by the presence of several named water collection points such as Four Hundred Tank, Buckhorn Tank, and Eaton Tank. To the north, the topography softens into the expanse of Dutch Flat. Transport through this section of the desert is facilitated by Co HWY 133, which provides the primary access route across the rugged township and range divisions. The map provides a detailed view of the natural hydrology and elevation changes that have historically dictated movement and survival in this part of Arizona.