2018 Map of Malpais Mesa

About this map

Malpais Mesa stands as a prominent topographical feature in this portion of the Mojave Desert within Yavapai County. The landscape is defined by a network of drainage systems, including the South Fork Santa Maria River and the significant channels of Black Canyon Wash and Black Mesa Wash. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain largely uninterrupted by dense settlement, characterized by the winding path of Alamo Rd and the sharp contours of Cottonwood Canyon. The map provides a detailed view of the drainage patterns essential to understanding the hydrology of this arid region, tracing the course of Hackberry Wash as it moves through the southern sections of the quadrangle.