2014 Map of Formaster Well

About this map

Upper Clayhole Valley and the surrounding high desert of Mohave County are defined here by essential water infrastructure and ancient terrain. The namesake Formaster Well provides a critical focal point for local history and land use in this arid region, while Flattop Reservoir and Flattop Draw manage seasonal flows in a landscape where water is the primary architect of movement. The elevation shifts are marked by the prominent Black Knolls, which overlook a network of seasonal drainages including Sandridge Wash and Clayhole Wash. Transportation through the area is anchored by the diagonal crossing of Navajo Trail Rd and the north-south alignment of CR-5, reflecting the enduring routes used to navigate the vast stretches of northwestern Arizona. This survey captures a moment in the modern management of these remote public and private lands.