2021 Map of Castle Peak

About this map

Castle Peak rises as the central landmark of this high-plateau landscape in northern Arizona, which transitions into the northern reaches of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in the southeast. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems and flats, including Penn Valley and McDonald Flat, which feed into deep incisions like Andrus Canyon. Human activity in this arid environment is evidenced by the distribution of water improvements such as Marys Tank, Lundell Tank, and Log Spring, essential for the viability of the isolated settlement at Oak Grove. The road network consists primarily of primitive routes such as RD 103, which navigates the topographic contours between Snap Draw and the broad expanse of Lake Flat. This 2021 survey illustrates the precarious balance of water management and geography that continues to shape the character of the Arizona strip.