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2021 Map of Hummingbird Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The northern foothills of the Big Horn Mountains define this arid landscape in western Maricopa County. This terrain is characterized by a series of intermittent drainages, most notably Old Camp Wash and Coyote Wash, which carve through the desert floor. In a region where surface water is scarce, specific landmarks like Hummingbird Spring and Dead Horse Tank represent critical water sources for local wildlife and travelers. The prominence of Sugarloaf Mtn serves as a primary navigational waypoint for the surrounding area.

Utility and access are dictated by a sparse network of desert tracks, including W Microwave Station Rd and Wickenburg Rd. These routes provide passage between the rugged peaks and the dry desert flats, connecting the various townships and ranges that divide this section of the Arizona desert. The map captures the quiet, undeveloped character of the landscape as it stood in the early twenty-first century.