2018 Map of Point of the Pintas

About this map

The Mohawk Valley and the vast expanse of the Tule Desert define this portion of Yuma County, illustrating a landscape shaped by arid drainage patterns and isolated rocky outcrops. The presence of Mohawk Wash cutting through the northern sections provides a clear view of the seasonal watercourses that dominate the local topography. Further south, the terrain rises sharply into the jagged formations of the Sierra Pintas, where unique landmarks like the Point of the Pintas and the curiously named What Fo Canyon stand out against the desert floor. This 2018 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the stark geographic features such as the Devil Hills and Bean Pass, offering researchers an exact look at the natural landmarks that have historically guided travelers through this southwestern corner of Arizona.