2018 Map of Malpais Mesa NE

About this map

The Santa Maria River N Fork carves a deep path through this section of Yavapai County, defining the drainage patterns of a high-desert environment. This landscape is characterized by its dramatic verticality, with Crosby Mtn and Grayback Mtn standing as prominent landmarks above the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal watercourses, including Little Shipp Wash and Quail Spring Wash, which feed into the larger river systems. While physical infrastructure is minimal, the presence of Santa Maria River Rd provides a critical point of access through the southern portion of the quadrangle. Geographically, the area straddles the boundary between major mountain systems, with the eastern edge of the survey area rising into the McCloud Mountains.