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2021 Map of Pilot Knob

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Pilot Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Pilot Knob and its surrounding high-desert basins define this landscape along the border of Mohave and Yavapai counties. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent mesas and deep drainages, including the expansive Goodwin Mesa and Southeast Mesa, which are dissected by Francis Creek and its tributaries. This 2021 survey shows a land primarily managed for water conservation in an arid environment, evidenced by the numerous catchment features such as Rabbit Hollow Tank, Steamboat Tank, and Wikieup Tank.

Access to this remote region is limited to primitive routes like Trout Creek Rd and Sycamore Creek Rd. For those interested in the natural hydrology of the Arizona backcountry, the map identifies several reliable water sources, including Northwater Spring, Chalk Spring, and the uniquely named Devils Bathtub near the northern boundary. The topography drops sharply into Red Canyon at the edge of Burro Mesa, revealing the complex geological layers of the region.