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2011 Map of Quail Spring Wash

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Gila Bend Mountains define the northern reaches of this landscape, giving way to a network of drainage channels that illustrate the complex hydrology of the Arizona desert. The small settlement of Saddle serves as a lone human waypoint in an area characterized by significant arroyo systems, most notably the prominent Quail Wash and Fourth of July Wash. These seasonal waterways converge and diverge across the terrain, shaping the local geography.

Transportation through this arid environment is facilitated by unpaved routes like Saddle Rd and the evocatively named Poco Dinero Rd. The map provides a detailed view of the various washes that drain these highlands, including Woolsey Wash and Yellow Medicine Wash, which are critical for understanding the natural drainage patterns and the placement of early ranching or travel routes near Quail Spring Wash.