2023 Map of Grasshopper Junction NW

About this map

Black Mountains terrain dominates the central and western reaches of this Mohave County quadrangle, where the arid landscape drops sharply into the Detrital Valley. The mapping of the Mojave Desert here reveals a sparse network of modern residential roads like Cheryl Ave and Montere Ave that contrast with the ancient natural drainage systems. Water sources are critical identifiers in this environment, with the Cottonwood Reservoir and Middle Tank providing man-made intervention in a terrain defined by seasonal flows. Evidence of early habitation or prospecting remains in the naming of Lost Cabin Spring, which feeds into the Lost Cabin Wash. This survey provides a precise accounting of the intersection between established desert infrastructure and the prominent washes, including Portland Wash and Detrital Wash, which channel runoff through the valley floor.