2014 Map of Lost Spring Mountain West

About this map

Lost Spring Mountain dominates the central topography of this Mohave County landscape, where water remains the defining element of the high desert. This 2014 survey documents a network of vital water sources, from the Reeds Reservoir in the north to the Clayhole Wash drainage system in the southwest. The presence of the Honeymoon Trail Rd suggests the historical movement of people through this arid corridor, linking several small springs that were essential for travelers and livestock. Small, dispersed water points such as Antelope Spring, Cottonwood Spring, and Lytle Spring illustrate the precarious nature of life and transport in this part of Arizona. In the northeast, the terrain breaks at Canaan Gap, providing a natural passage through the elevated ridges.