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2014 Map of Malpais Mesa

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Malpais Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Malpais Mesa rises as a prominent landmark within the Mojave Desert of Yavapai County, marking a landscape defined by seasonal water systems and arid terrain. The northern portion of this survey is dominated by the S Fork Santa Maria River and its tributary, Waterman Cr. These drainages, along with Black Canyon Wash and Black Mesa Wash, illustrate the natural irrigation and erosion patterns that have shaped this high-desert environment over generations.

The western edge of the map is traversed by the Joshua Tree Forest Pky of Arizona, providing modern access through an area where water sources like Lower Hackberry Spring were historically vital for those navigating the region. From the depths of Cottonwood Canyon to the broad expanse of Hackberry Wash, the map provides an essential record of the physical geography and state-designated parkway corridors in this part of Arizona.