2014 Map of Milkweed Canyon NW

About this map

Lake Mead National Recreation Area dominates the northeastern section of this Mohave County landscape, where the high plateau is carved by deep desert drainages. The topography is defined by the significant descent into Milkweed Canyon and Spencer Canyon, which cut through the terrain toward the Colorado River system. Human presence in this arid environment is marked primarily by water management features such as Meriwhitica Tank, Willow Tank, and Steel Tank, which supported ranching or transit through these remote reaches. Meriwhitica Rd serves as the primary corridor across the western sections, providing access to these vital water sources like Harding Spring and Willow Spring. The map captures the intersection of federal recreation lands and the traditional open-range infrastructure of the Arizona strip in the early 21st century.