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2018 Map of Castle Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Castle Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Castle Peak rises as the central landmark in this high-desert region of Mohave County, where the landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of the Parashant Wash. The terrain transitions from the broad, flat expanses of McDonald Flat and Penn Valley into more deeply carved features like Andrus Canyon and Snap Draw. Small-scale settlement is represented by Oak Grove, situated among a network of rural roads such as RD 103 that connect the area's vital water sources.

Water management is a critical component of this landscape, evidenced by the inclusion of Marys Tank, Lundell Tank, and Log Spring. The southeastern corner of the map reaches into the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, marking a shift toward federally managed conservation lands. This survey provides a clear view of the high-elevation flats and the natural catchments that have long dictated movement and habitation in this part of Arizona.