2011 Map of Malpais Mesa

About this map

Malpais Mesa rises as a prominent landmark in this Yavapai County landscape, where the drainage systems of the South Fork Santa Maria River and Waterman Creek define the arid terrain. The map captures a sophisticated network of ephemeral watercourses, including the extensive Black Mesa Wash and Hackberry Wash, which converge and traverse the valley floors. These features reveal the intricate hydrological patterns of the Arizona desert during the early twenty-first century. A critical water source for the area is noted at Lower Hackberry Spring, located along the western reaches of the quadrangle. This 2011 survey provides essential detail for researchers documenting the natural landmarks and remote geography of this portion of the American Southwest.