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2023 Map of Castle Cliff

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Castle Cliff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Beaver Dam Mountains rise sharply above the northeastern reaches of the Mojave Desert in this high-desert corner of Washington Co. This landscape is defined by its arid drainage network, where seasonal waterways like Burgess Wash and Summit Spring Wash carve through the terrain toward the basin. The presence of perennial water sources such as Welcome Spring and Middle Spring historically dictated movement and settlement patterns in this dry environment.

Transportation through this portion of the county follows established corridors, including W Old Highway 91 and the Lytle Ranch Rd, which provides access to the interior. The prominence of Castle Cliff serves as a significant natural landmark for those navigating the western edge of the mountains. Researchers of the region's environmental management will note the Woodbury Study Area Rd, reflecting the area's use for ecological observation.