2011 Map of Diamond Joe Peak

About this map

Cedar sits at the eastern foothills of the Hualapai Mountains in this Mohave County interior survey. This high-desert landscape is defined by its significant relief, rising from the intricate drainage systems of Deluge Wash and Tompkins Canyon toward prominent summits such as Burch Peak, Granite Peak, and the namesake Diamond Joe Peak. The map records a network of water sources vital to life in this arid environment, including Grapevine Spring, Chappo Spring, and Lower Cypress Spring. The topography transitions from the rugged heights of Pine Peak in the north to the sharp relief of Gunsight Canyon in the southeast. While modern roads pass through the area, the concentration of named springs and peaks suggests a landscape where movement was historically dictated by geography and water access, providing a clear record of the region's physical character and sparse settlement patterns in the early twenty-first century.