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2021 Map of Cross Roads

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Colorado River carves a clear dividing line through this desert landscape, serving as the border between San Bernardino County, California, and La Paz County, Arizona. Riverside developments like Cienega Springs, Cross Roads, and Empire Flat cluster along the western bank, connected by the winding Parker Dam Rd and local residential routes such as Lakeside Blvd and Riverside Dr. This area represents a corridor of habitation and recreation nestled between the water and the rising terrain of the Whipple Mountains.

Moving away from the river into the arid interior, the topography becomes dominated by the peaks of the Mojave Desert. Notable landmarks including Billy Mack Mtn, Lion Hill, and Red Mtn define the horizon. Access to the more remote eastern portions is provided by specialized routes like Billy Mack Mine Rd and Cienega Springs Rd, while Osborne Wash and Crystal Canyon indicate the natural drainage patterns of this mountain-rimmed basin.