2014 Map of Hope SW

About this map

Ranegras Plain defines the landscape of this desert expanse in La Paz County, where the infrastructure of modern water management meets the natural drainages of the Sonoran region. The Central Arizona Project Aqueduct cuts a linear path across the northern reaches, a massive engineering feat designed to transport water through these arid basins. This artificial waterway contrasts with the seasonal path of Upper Bouse Wash, which threads through the desert floor towards the southwest. Elevation is found at Black Rock Hill, providing a landmark in an otherwise level terrain punctuated by small water catchments like Charco Tank. The road network is sparse, centered on the diagonal transit of Hovatter Rd and the straight line of Vicksburg Rd, reflecting the remote and utilitarian character of the territory in the early 21st century.