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2014 Map of Milkweed Canyon SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Music Mountains dominate the western landscape of this Mohave County quadrangle, where the high desert terrain transitions toward the canyon systems to the north. In the southeast corner, the settlement of Peach Springs serves as a primary point of human activity, situated along the historic corridor of Az-66. This route traces the southern edge of the survey, providing access to the remote backcountry via unpaved paths such as Plain Tank Rd.

Water management is the defining characteristic of this arid region, evidenced by a network of catchments and natural sources. Features like Horse Trough Spring and various livestock tanks, including New Mud Tank, Mud Tank, and the Box Canyon Tank Number Two, highlight the essential infrastructure for ranching. The topographical variation is most pronounced at Box Canyon and across the expansive Plain Tank Flat, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that shape this corner of the Arizona desert.