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2014 Map of Cunningham Pass

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Cunningham Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Harcuvar Mountains dominate this 2014 study of the high desert of La Paz County, where the topography is defined by sharp elevation shifts and isolated summits. The namesake Cunningham Pass serves as a critical point of movement through the range, flanked by prominent features such as ECC Peak, W C P Peak, and the more distant Low Mtn. A network of unpaved routes, including Cunningham Pass Rd and Alamo Rd, trace the natural contours of the land, illustrating how modern travel often still follows the most accessible geological gaps.

Water is a scarce and vital resource in this arid landscape, clearly evidenced by the location of Winchester Reservoir to the south. The map documents the persistent ranching and utility corridors of the modern era, marked by features like Powerline Rd and Bonanza Rd. This survey captures the intersection of desert wilderness and the infrastructure required to navigate and sustain activity within the rugged interior of the Arizona desert.