2018 Map of Elephant Mountain

About this map

Elephant Mtn dominates the central landscape of this Mohave County quadrangle, situated within the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert. The topography is defined by significant vertical relief, ranging from the sheer Aquarius Cliffs in the northeast to the Burro Cliffs in the southwest. A network of ephemeral drainages, including Bitter Creek and the multiple branches of Sycamore Creek, carve deep into the plateau. This 2018 survey reveals a territory primarily defined by its landforms rather than human settlements, where access is limited to a few unpaved routes like Sycamore Creek Rd. The presence of water sources such as Arrowweed Springs and livestock infrastructure like Slaughter Tank and Dead Cow Tank point to the area's utility for ranching amidst the canyons of Brushy Basin and Cornwall Canyon.