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2021 Map of Mount Tipton

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Mount Tipton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Dolan Springs serves as the primary residential hub in this corner of Mohave County, where a dense grid of local roads like Mesquite Rd and Ocitillo Rd meet the desert floor. The landscape is dominated by the high peaks of the Cerbat Mountains, culminating at Mt Tipton. This high-altitude terrain creates a dramatic backdrop for a network of drainage systems including Antelope Canyon and Tipton Canyon.

Water sources are the defining lifeblood of this arid region, marked by numerous named springs scattered across the slopes. From Grapevine Spring and Ash Creek Spring in the north to Arizona Spring and Cottonwood Spring further south, these locations highlight the vital points of hydration for local wildlife and early travelers. The transition from the rugged mountain slopes into the Mojave Desert is traced by ephemeral washes such as Cane Spring Wash and Twentysix Wash.