2011 Map of Palmerita Ranch

About this map

Palmerita Ranch sits at the heart of this desert landscape, where the seasonal flow of the Santa Maria River cuts through the arid terrain of Mohave County. This 2011 survey illustrates the sparse but critical water network of the region, anchored by the river and supplemented by Grapevine Springs to the southeast. The hydrology of the area is further defined by the winding course of Valencia Wash and Date Creek, both of which drain toward the river basin. Transportation in this part of Arizona is limited to desert routes such as Palmerita Rd and Date Creek Rd, which provide the primary access to the ranching homestead and surrounding backlands. The map provides a clear picture of the modern land use patterns in a region where life and geography remain tightly bound to these intermittent water sources.