2011 Map of La Paz Mountain

About this map

Morgantown stands at the southern edge of this arid landscape where the Colorado River corridor meets the desert floor of La Paz County. The terrain is defined by a series of alluvial drainage systems, including the extensive Seventy Wash and La Paz Wash, which carve through the plains below La Paz Mountain. The mapping reveals a sparse network of roads like the Ehrenberg Poston Hwy and Patch Mine Rd that provide access to remote desert locations such as Sunshine Gulch and Martinez Gulch. The presence of the Goodman Slough and Goodman Tank indicates the vital importance of water management in this environment. This survey captures a moment of transition where established routes like Tom Wells Rd and Weir Rd bridge the gap between the river lowlands and the rugged backcountry gulches.