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2021 Map of Rock Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Hurricane Cliffs dominate this portion of the Arizona Strip, forming a sharp geological divide in northwestern Mohave County. In this high desert landscape, seasonal drainages such as Fort Pearce Wash and Short Creek carve through the arid terrain, creating prominent landforms like Rock Canyon and Black Rock Canyon. The availability of water is marked by isolated points like Coyote Spring, Sand Spring, and Ruesch Spring, which historically served as vital resources for travelers and livestock in an otherwise parched environment.

Transportation through this rugged section of the Colorado Plateau relies on a network of established trails, most notably the Honeymoon Trail Rd in the northeast. Dozens of numbered tracks, including 1594 Trl and 2057 Trl, crisscross the townships, following the natural contours of Cottonwood Canyon and the surrounding mesas. This 2021 survey provides a clear view of the modern trail system imposed upon a timeless desert landscape.