Loading map...

1990 Map of Palomas Mountains NE

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Palomas Mountains NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Palomas Plain and the surrounding desert peaks dominate this landscape in Yuma County, recorded through fieldwork by the U.S. Geological Survey during the late twentieth century. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of desert drainage systems, most notably the winding courses of Red Raven Wash and Hoodoo Wash. These ephemeral watercourses carve through the arid flats between the jagged rises of the Mountains.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but telling of the region's hardscrabble history. A small Prospect sits near the base of Flat Top Butte in the southwestern corner, suggesting localized mineral exploration. The presence of a large Tank feature within the mountain range points to the critical infrastructure required for water management in this harsh environment, likely supporting livestock or mining efforts in a region where surface water is otherwise limited to seasonal wash flows.