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2023 Map of Pakoon Springs

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Pakoon Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Pakoon Spring and the nearby Pakoon Tank serve as critical water points in this arid reach of the Mojave Desert. Located within the Grand Canyon - Parashant National Monument, the landscape is defined by its dramatic drainage systems and ridge lines. The map reveals a network of canyons and washes, including the prominent Grand Wash and Cedar Wash, which cut through the high desert floor.

Remote travel across this terrain is traced by Pakoon Spring Rd and Co Hwy 111, which provide the primary access to the western edges of the monument. Distinctive geological formations like The Cockscomb and Cottonwood Ridge provide vertical relief against the flat expanses of the desert. This modern survey details how historical ranching or transit relies on the seasonal flow of features like Pakoon Wash and Burro Spring in an environment where water dictates all movement.