2021 Map of Mount Bangs

About this map

Mt Bangs dominates this high-elevation corner of the Virgin Mountains, where the extreme northeastern edge of the Mojave Desert meets the Arizona Strip. The landscape is defined by a complex network of steep drainages including Frehner Canyon, Boulder Canyon, and Hancock Canyon. Isolated water sources such as Gates and Mullen Spring and Quaking Asp Spring provided vital support for ranching and travel in this arid environment. The map details an intricate system of numbered backcountry routes, including 1551 Trl and 1503 Trl, which navigate the difficult terrain between Black Rock Mtn and the deep recesses of Sullivans Canyon. To the south, the topography transitions toward the lowlands of Pocum Cove and the drainage of Tom and Cull Wash, illustrating the dramatic vertical relief characteristic of the Mohave County highlands.