2011 Map of Palomas Mountains NW

About this map

The southern reaches of the Tank Mountains dominate this arid portion of Yuma County, where the desert landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems. Hoodoo Wash carves a significant path across the terrain, serving as the primary corridor for seasonal runoff in this unpopulated expanse. The isolation of the region is underscored by the presence of Norton to Harquahala Rd, a lonely overland route that provides one of the few points of human orientation in the area. Evidence of early water management for ranching or travel is found at White Tank, a vital resource for navigation and survival in a territory where permanent water is scarce. This topographic study reflects the stark, utilitarian character of the Arizona desert as it appeared in the early twenty-first century.