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2018 Map of Mount Bangs

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Mount Bangs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Virgin Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Mohave County, where steep drainages like Frehner Canyon and Hancock Canyon carve into the western edge of the Colorado Plateau. At the center of the region sits Mt Bangs, a prominent peak overlooking the northeastern reach of the Mojave Desert. The map reveals a reliance on isolated water sources such as Quaking Asp Spring, Gates and Mullen Spring, and Lost Spring, which have long served as critical waypoints in this arid environment.

Modern recreation meets ancient topography through the Bikepacking: The Plateau Passage trail, which winds across the rugged elevation changes from Sullivans Canyon toward the high ridges. The map also documents numerous seasonal watercourses, including Cottonwood Wash, Pocum Wash, and Mountain Sheep Wash, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that define the space between Black Rock Mtn and the deep incision of Boulder Canyon.