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2021 Map of Music Mountains SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Music Mountains and the sprawling Hualapai Plateau dominate this northern Arizona landscape, where high-elevation mesas meet the drainages of the Mojave Desert. Water sources are critical markers across this arid terrain, identified by isolated points such as Coyote Spring, Kohinoor Spring, and Cedar Spring. The topography is defined by the sharp rise of Black Mesa and the deep incision of West Water Canyon as it cuts through the plateau.

Modern infrastructure transitions from the primary arterial of Co Hwy 149 into local reaches like Mike's Blvd and Saguaro Blvd. To the south, Truxton Wash serves as the primary hydrological feature, channeling seasonal runoff through the valley floor. The map documents a landscape where the rugged natural relief of the Music Mountains remains the primary character, even as modern road networks like Buck and Doe Rd begin to penetrate the more remote sections of the plateau.