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2014 Map of Mobile

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Mobile and Mobile Valley anchor the eastern side of this desert landscape, situated along the path of Az-238. This 2014 survey reveals a transition from the drainage basins of Rainbow Valley to the prominent relief of Espanto Mtn, which rises as a distinct landmark near the center of the sheet. The area is defined by a sparse but intentional network of ranching and aviation infrastructure, including several private landing strips such as Schu Ranch Airport and Mel's Ranch Airport, alongside the larger Mobile Airport.

Water management is central to the survival of this arid region, evidenced by the named water sources like North Tank, Middle Tank, and Negro Flat Tank. These features, along with the extensive system of Waterman Wash and its W Prong, dictate the layout of local access roads like W Butterfield Station Access Rd. The map illustrates how human activity and travel corridors have been shaped by the desert's natural contours and hydrologic patterns.