2011 Map of Rock Canyon

About this map

Rock Canyon and its surrounding desert drainages dominate this 2011 survey of the Arizona-Utah border region in Mohave County. The landscape is defined by a complex network of ephemeral waterways, including the prominent Fort Pearce Wash, which snakes through the northern half of the quadrangle, and Clayhole Wash to the east. These intermittent streams are supported by isolated water sources such as Ruesch Spring, Coyote Spring, and Sand Spring, which serve as vital landmarks in an otherwise arid expanse. The topography is marked by deep incisions like Cottonwood Canyon and Black Rock Canyon, illustrating the erosive power of seasonal runoff in this high-desert environment. This map details the primitive road network and natural water features that have historically dictated movement and land use across this borderland territory.