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2018 Map of Oatman

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Oatman remains a focal point of this arid corridor in the Ute Mountains, where local history is etched into the landscape of the Mojave Desert. The proximity of the Oatman Cem and Gold Road Cem highlights the area's heritage, marking the lives of those who once worked the surrounding peaks. The terrain is defined by dramatic volcanic and erosional features such as Cathedral Rock, Hardy Mtn, and Battleship Mtn, which rise above a network of dry drainages including Silver Cr Wash and Mossback Wash.

Modern infrastructure like Silver Creek Rd and Mural Rd provides access through this complex topography. The map illustrates a transition from the developing outskirts of Bullhead City toward the high-relief summits of Leland Butte and Finger Butte. This landscape is one of intermittent water sources, evidenced by Silver Creek Spring and Cottonwood Spring, which have historically dictated the patterns of movement and settlement in this corner of Mohave County.