2014 Map of Powerline Well

About this map

Bouse and Midway anchor the landscape of the Cactus Plain in this 2014 survey of La Paz County. The terrain is defined by its industrial and utility infrastructure, most notably the prominent Central Arizona Project Aqueduct cutting across the western sections. This massive engineering work provides a stark contrast to the surrounding desert, representing the modern efforts to manage water resources in the arid Southwest. A network of primitive and improved roads, such as Swansea Rd and Swansea Mine Rd, snake through the hills and flats, tracing the paths of earlier prospecting and mining activity. The namesake Powerline Well sits near the junction of Powerline Rd and Lincoln Ranch Rd, serving as a critical waypoint for those navigating this sparse corridor between local settlements.