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2014 Map of Monkeys Head

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Bill Williams River carves a critical boundary through this desert landscape, separating Mohave and La Paz counties as it flows toward its confluence with the Colorado. The 2014 terrain is defined by the sharp elevations of the Buckskin Mountains and the Bill Williams Mountains, while the Aubrey Hills overlook the southern reaches of Lake Havasu. Human infrastructure is concentrated along the river corridor and the shoreline, featuring the community of Parker Strip and the recreational hub at Larneds Landing.

Modern engineering is prominent here, notably the Central Arizona Project Aqueduct which snakes through the southeastern quadrant near The Mesa. Cultural markers like Monkeys Head and the Slot Canyon Trail highlight the intersection of natural landmarks and local recreation. The map also records the desert hydrology of various washes, including Paloma Wash and Osborne Wash, which drain the arid expanses of the Mojave Desert.