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2021 Map of Horse Flat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Hualapai Plateau defines this landscape of high desert drainage systems and remote stock tanks. This map documents a transition between the elevated plateau and the deep erosion of Horse Flat Canyon, where ephemeral water sources like Reference Point Cr and Lost Cr carve through the arid terrain. The eastern edge of the map enters the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, reflecting the region's conservation and recreational status.

Water management is central to the land's utility, marked by a network of catchments including North Horse Flat Tank, Clay Tank, and Smith Tank. These features, alongside Sheep Spring, highlight the essential infrastructure for ranching or wildlife in the high desert. Transportation is limited to rugged corridors like Buck and Doe Rd and Horse Flat Rd, which navigate the broad expanse of Horse Flat and the surrounding canyons.