2014 Map of Devils Hump

About this map

Devils Hump rises above the transition between the high plateaus and the deep drainages of northwestern Arizona, marking a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and ranching infrastructure. This 2014 survey documents the complex topography where the Mohave and Yavapai county lines meet amidst a series of notable landforms like Indian Head and Panther Point. The map provides a modern record of local nomenclature, featuring numerous water tanks and wells that suggest a history of livestock management in this arid environment, including Butch Nichols Tank, Jean Entz Tank, and the pragmatically named Last Minute Well. Drainage patterns are captured in detail through the branching systems of Trout Cr and Fork Rock Cr, which carve through deep features such as Mohon Canyon and Ledge Canyon. These canyons, including the uniquely named Sewer Canyon, create a rugged network of draws and basins like Palomino Draw and Cedar Basin that have long shaped navigation and land use in this part of the Southwest.