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2021 Map of Quartermaster Canyon SW

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Quartermaster Canyon SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Grand Wash Cliffs dominate this portion of the Hualapai Plateau, marking a dramatic geological transition within the Mojave Desert. This landscape is defined by its scarce water sources, where named features like Honeymoon Tank, Topside Reservoir, and East Tank suggest the historical importance of water management for ranching in an arid environment.

Surface water is primarily represented by intermittent drainages such as Reference Point Cr and the deep incisions of Hells Canyon. Access across this high-elevation terrain is provided by a few established routes, including Buck and Doe Rd and Music Ranch Rd, which connect isolated flats like Horse Flat to the surrounding region. The presence of numerous named springs, such as Hillside Springs and Tsinaka Spring, provides valuable data points for those tracing the history of land use and livestock grazing in this part of Mohave County.