Loading map...

2021 Map of Pipe Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Pipe Valley Wash carves through the arid landscape of northern Mohave County, defining the drainage patterns of this high-desert region. The geography is marked by distinct geological formations, including the prominent Yellowstone Mesa to the southwest and the curiosly named Elephants Foot. Water is a scarce but vital element in this terrain, evidenced by the presence of Moonshine Spring at the base of Moonshine Ridge.

These natural landmarks, alongside Indian Knoll, provided essential orientation for early travel through Pipe Valley. The Public Land Survey System grid, including townships t40n r5w and t39n r4w, provides a framework for understanding land distribution and modern access via CO Hwy 241. This document is a clear representation of the region's physical character and its sparse but critical infrastructure.