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2018 Map of Nelson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Nelson occupies a central position in this high-desert landscape, situated where the terrain transitions toward the dramatic depths of Nelson Canyon and Faught Canyon. The settlement is served by a localized road network including Nelson Rd and Indian Rte 19, reflecting the area's role as a point of transit and habitation within Yavapai County. Local history is anchored at the Nelson Cem, providing a focal point for genealogical interest in this part of Arizona.

Surface water management is evidenced by naming conventions like Limestone Tank and Bull Pasture Tank, critical infrastructure for livestock in an arid environment. The presence of both the Hualapai Airport and the Grand Canyon Caverns Airport indicates the importance of aerial access to this relatively isolated region, while Truxton Wash defines the drainage patterns of the southern valley floor.