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2012 Map of Picacho SW

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Picacho SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Colorado River defines the heart of this Lower Colorado landscape, winding through a complex network of backwaters and desert washes near the Arizona-California border. In the early 21st century, the river's edge is marked by a series of small riverside settlements and ranch sites including Nommel Place, Hoge Ranch, and Four-S Ranch. The presence of numerous boat-in camps, such as the Carrizo Wash Boat-in Camp and Taylor Lake Boat-in Camp, highlights the importance of the river for modern recreation and access.

Beyond the main channel, the terrain is shaped by significant drainage systems like Gavilan Wash and Carrizo Wash, leading to inland features like Carrizo Spring and Bear Canyon Falls. Local history and geography are preserved in family-named landmarks like Nortons Landing and Adobe Lake, while the vantage point at Taylor Lake Overlook provides a view over the sprawling river bends and sloughs that have long dictated the movement of people through this arid corridor.