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2011 Map of S B Point

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of S B Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of Mohave County, where the high desert plateau meets dramatic vertical relief. This landscape is defined by its water sources and prominent landmarks, such as Little Joe Spring and Hotel Spring in the north, which provide vital context for the traditional navigation of this arid environment. The sheer walls of Havasu Canyon and the churning waters at Havasu Rapids indicate a terrain of intense elevation changes and natural barriers.

Prominent landforms like S B Point, Sinyella Mesa, and Hades Knoll rise above the river valley, serving as key orientation points for anyone traversing the canyon country. The naming of features such as The Cork and Boysag Point Arch reflects a history of local geographic identification based on the distinctive shapes of the rock. This survey documents the intersection of geological formations and the sparse but critical network of springs that sustained life in this part of Arizona.