Lake Mead National Recreation Area encompasses the northern reaches of this high desert terrain, where deep drainage systems carve through the plateau. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several major geological features, notably Peach Springs Canyon and Diamond Canyon. Water sources are sparse but critical in this environment, evidenced by the presence of Metuck Tank in the south and Diamond Spring to the northeast. The boundary between Mohave County and Coconino County bisects the quadrangle, marking a transition in jurisdictional land management across the arid canyons. High points such as the Thumb overlook the winding path of Peach Springs Wash, illustrating the complex erosion patterns that lead toward the Colorado River system. This 2018 survey provides a clear view of the natural topography and established boundaries before modern developments altered these traditional desert routes.
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1886 · Diamond Creek
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Diamond Creek
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Williams
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1954 · Williams
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Williams
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Williams
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1961 · Williams
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1967 · Peach Springs
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Travertine Rapids
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Peach Springs Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000