2011 Map of Quartermaster Canyon SW

About this map

Iron Spring Wash carves a path through this high desert landscape in Mohave County, where water sources dictated the patterns of ranching and travel in the early 21st century. The map reveals a network of vital springs and man-made water catchments, including Hillside Springs, Tinnaka Spring, and Hells Canyon Spring. These features, along with names like Honeymoon Tank and Topside Reservoir, suggest a reliance on developed water infrastructure for livestock and land management in this arid territory. Transport through the region is anchored by unpaved routes such as Buck and Doe Rd and Tenny Ranch Rd, which provide access to the drainages of Reference Point Creek and the southern reaches of Lost Creek. The topography is dominated by the dramatic descent into Hells Canyon, showing how the land falls away toward the deeper canyon systems of the Colorado River plateau.