2011 Map of Rock Canyon

About this map

The Honeymoon Trail cuts across the northeastern corner of this Mohave County landscape, following a historic path once used by Mormon settlers traveling between settlements in Arizona and the temple in St. George. The terrain is defined by dramatic verticality, dominated by the massive Hurricane Cliffs that run north-to-south, dividing the high plateau from the lower desert washes. This arid environment is deeply carved by drainage systems including Fort Pearce Wash and Cottonwood Wash, which converge near the eponymous Rock Canyon. The mapping of these washes, such as Clayhole Wash and Hurricane Wash, reveals the natural corridors through which water and travelers have historically moved through these formidable Cliffs. The presence of Black Rock Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon further illustrates the complex erosion patterns that shape this portion of the Arizona Strip.