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2021 Map of Centennial Wash

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Centennial Wash
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Centennial Wash winds through a landscape of high desert mesas and mountain ranges at the transition between the Mojave Desert and the rugged interior of Arizona. This modern survey illustrates the sparse, drainage-defined topography of the region where the Mohave and La Paz county lines meet. The terrain is dominated by the volcanic profile of Black Mesa and the jagged ridges of the Rawhide Mountains, providing a detailed view of the natural barriers that have historically dictated movement through this arid corridor.

In the southwest corner, the Bill Williams River provides a crucial hydrological marker in a region otherwise defined by ephemeral features like Ester Basin. The map captures the undisturbed character of these public lands, showing the intricate network of washes and canyons that drain into the larger basin system. For the researcher or explorer, it offers a precise record of the landforms that have remained relatively unchanged by development into the twenty-first century.