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2011 Map of Crystal Hill

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Crystal Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Crystal Hill stands as a prominent landmark in this arid portion of La Paz County, where the desert landscape is defined by an intricate network of ephemeral drainages and volcanic landforms. Significant elevations like the twin peaks of Dos Picachos and the broad Black Mesa overlook a system of seasonal watercourses, including Plomosa Wash, Apache Wash, and Colorado Wash.

Evidence of resource management and early infrastructure is visible through features like Dripping Spring and Chalk Tank, which provided essential water in a parched environment. The map details the mid-century industrial footprint across the desert, most notably with the El Paso Natural Gas Company Ac Rd and the Pipeline Rd. These corridors, alongside Jasper Spring Rd, highlight the intersection of utility transit and desert access in the southwestern Arizona interior.