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2018 Map of Horse Flat

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Horse Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Horse Flat and its surrounding canyons define this high-desert landscape in Mohave County, where the U.S. Geological Survey documented critical water resources and drainage patterns. The Northeastern corner of the map contains a portion of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, where the terrain drops sharply toward Reference Point Creek and the deep incision of Meriwhitica Canyon. This area relies heavily on a network of catchment systems for survival, including Smith Tank, North Horse Flat Tank, and Small Tank, which are essential features in this arid environment.

Primitive transportation routes like Buck and Doe Rd and Horse Flat Rd provide access across the plateau, linking the various tanks and springs. The landscape is marked by significant topographical relief, transitioning from the plateau down into Horse Flat Canyon and Clay Tank Canyon. These features illustrate the drainage network feeding into Lost Creek, reflecting the essential relationship between the sparse roads and the vital water sources such as Sheep Spring.