2024 Map of Cave Draw

Away from the water, the terrain transitions into the Blackstone Desert and J-P Desert, where subtle landmarks like Monument Butte and Catholic Butte rise above the flats. Small, seasonal water bodies such as Catholic Lake and Barinaga Lake dot the plateau, while the deep incision of Cave Draw provides a primary drainage route toward the eastern canyons. The map illustrates the sharp contrast between the level desert tablelands and the vertical relief of the river corridors.