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2011 Map of Last Chance Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Last Chance Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Last Chance Canyon defines this arid section of Mohave County, where a network of seasonal drainages and springs provided critical water points in a high-desert environment. The 2011 survey reveals a landscape characterized by dramatic relief and isolated landmarks, notably Last Chance Knoll and the sweeping Hidden Rim to the north. These features, along with Last Chance Points, provided essential orientation for early travel through this region.

Reliant on scattered water sources, the area is punctuated by named springs such as Rattlesnake Spring, Gordon Spring, and Yellowstone Spring. Man-made water catchments like North Tank and Lower North Tank appear alongside natural features, illustrating how the environment has been modified to support ranching or local wildlife. The presence of Nutter Twists Rd provides the primary transit corridor through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, linking the terrain between Rattlesnake Canyon and Dry Canyon.