2012 Map of Old Woman Statue

About this map

Old Woman Statue and Carbonate Peak anchor this arid landscape in the eastern Mojave, where life and travel are defined by scattered water sources. This 2012 survey reveals a complex network of ephemeral drainage systems, including the long reaches of Honeymoon Wash, Paramount Wash, and Colton Wash. The reliance on local springs for historical navigation is evident through the naming of Old Ranch Spring, Dripping Spring, and Sweetwater Spring, which provided essential points of relief in this high-desert environment. High ground is marked by Mercury Mountain to the north and the deep incisions of Willow Spring Canyon. While modern vehicle access is represented by Sunflower Springs Rd and N Piute Rd, the topography remains largely defined by its natural hydrology and the namesake geological landmark at the southern end of the quadrangle.