2011 Map of Mesquite Jim Well

About this map

Yuma Proving Ground dominates the southeastern portion of this desert landscape in Yuma County, reflecting the area's ongoing significance for military testing and evaluation. The terrain is characterized by a network of ephemeral washes and drainage patterns that converge across the arid flats. Water access is traditionally marked by specific points like Mesquite Jim Well, a vital landmark in this water-scarce environment. Transportation through the area is limited to a handful of routes, including Co 5th St S, which provides a formal road structure through the sparse open country. This survey illustrates the modern intersection of military land use and the natural hydrological network of the Arizona desert.