
The Santa Maria River carves a critical path through this arid stretch of the Mojave Desert, marking the historical boundary between Mohave and La Paz counties. This 2021 survey documents a landscape where seasonal water and ranching history converge. The Palmerita Ranch serves as a primary point of reference, situated near the riverbanks and accessible via Palmerita Rd. These local roads and drainage patterns, such as Valencia Wash and Date Creek, highlight the essential relationship between desert topography and the few reliable water sources like Grapevine Springs. The mapping illustrates how modern township and range lines overlay the traditional river-valley corridors used for desert travel and livestock management.
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1923 · Signal
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1942 · Signal
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Prescott
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Prescott
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Prescott
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Prescott
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Prescott
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Prescott
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Ives Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1966 · Artillery Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500