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2011 Map of Signal

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Signal sits at a remote junction of desert roads and dry washes in this Mohave County landscape. The settlement is defined by its relationship to the surrounding arid terrain, marked by notable natural landmarks such as Madril Peak, Eagle Point, and the broad expanse of Black Mesa. Water, though seasonal, is the primary shaper of the topography, with a complex network of drainages including Rupley Wash, Graveyard Wash, and Madril Wash converging near the townsite.

Evidence of local history and essential desert infrastructure is grounded in labels like the Signal Area Cemetery and Signal Spring. The presence of Maggie Tank along Maggie Wash highlights the critical importance of water management in this environment. Transportation across the quadrangle is facilitated by a few primary routes, most notably Signal Rd, Coyote Wells Rd, and Alamo Crossing Rd, which link this isolated outpost to the wider region.