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2021 Map of Elephant Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Elephant Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Elephant Mtn rises as a central landmark within this portion of the Mojave Desert in Mohave County. The landscape is defined by dramatic vertical relief, notably the Aquarius Cliffs in the north and Burro Cliffs to the southwest. These geological formations overlook a complex network of dry washes and canyons, including Kaiser Spring Canyon and Arrowweed Canyon.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, represented by scattered points such as Hobo Spring, Lion Spring, and Arrowhead Springs. The presence of Slaughter Tank and Dead Cow Tank suggests the area's utility for livestock, while Sycamore Creek Rd provides the primary corridor for navigating the basin. The map captures the intersection of desert drainage systems, where Bitter Creek and various forks of Sycamore Creek carve through the volcanic and sedimentary terrain of Neale Mesa.