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2014 Map of Purgatory Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Purgatory Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Purgatory Canyon and the surrounding high desert of northwestern Arizona are depicted in this 2014 survey, illustrating the complex drainage systems that feed into the Virgin River. The landscape is defined by stark geological formations, including Shivwits Arch and the Yellow Knolls, showcasing the transition from the Mojave Desert into the elevated plateaus of Mohave County. Interstate 15 cuts through the northern section of the map, passing by the State Line Reservoir near the border with Utah.

Evidence of historical land management and access is visible through the inclusion of BLM Road 1009, which traverses the southern terrain near The Dives. The nomenclature of the area, featuring names like Starvation Point and Little Purgatory Canyon, reflects the challenging nature of this environment for early travelers. To the south, the topography rises significantly toward Mokaac Mtn and Black Rock Mtn, marking the rugged boundaries of the Arizona Strip.