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2011 Map of Pipe Valley

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Pipe Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Pipe Valley is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainage and distinct landforms in this part of Mohave County. The northern portion of the landscape is crossed by Pipe Spring Rd and Co Hwy-241, providing the primary transit corridor across an otherwise arid expanse. Dramatic topographic features such as Moonshine Ridge, Yellowstone Mesa, and the uniquely named Elephants Foot provide clear navigational landmarks for those traversing the high desert.

Water sources are sparse, marked by the presence of Moonshine Spring and several prominent washes. The main arterial drainage, Pipe Valley Wash, winds through the center of the quadrangle, joined further south by Bulrush Wash. These features, along with the prominent Indian Knoll, suggest a landscape where movement was traditionally dictated by terrain and the seasonal availability of water in the American Southwest.