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2014 Map of Palm Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Palm Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Signal Peak and the high ridges of the Kofa Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Yuma County. The survey illustrates a terrain defined by deep incisions such as Palm Canyon, where the Palm Canyon Trail provides access to unique botanical and geological features. Historical transit routes are evidenced by the naming of Stagecoach Pass, while the mining and ranching history of the region is reflected in labels like Tunnel Mine Canyon and Squaw Tanks.

The landscape is a complex of named peaks and drainage systems, from Ten Ewe Mtn to the wide King Valley. Natural landmarks such as the Natural Arch near Big Dick Canyon are meticulously noted. The map also captures the seasonal hydrology of the area, tracing the course of Hoodoo Wash as it moves through the desert flats, providing a detailed view of the water sources and topographical obstacles that shaped early navigation and land use in this corner of the Arizona desert.