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2018 Map of New Water Mountains

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The New Water Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in La Paz County, presenting a network of ridges and peaks that have long served as landmarks for travelers. Navigating the arid terrain relies on identifying prominent geological features such as Black Mesa and the western edge of the Plomosa Mountains. To the east, distinctive formations like The Eagles Eye and Gunsight Notch provide clear visual reference points for those traversing this portion of the Sonoran Desert.

Transit through these mountains is funneled through New Water Pass, a critical gap that dictates the movement of people and wildlife across the range. While surface water is nearly non-existent, the location of Sharco Three suggests a rare point of hydrological significance in an otherwise bone-dry environment. The map details the Public Land Survey System grid across multiple townships, including t3n r17w and t2n r16w, highlighting the orderly division of this largely undeveloped desert expanse.