2015 Map of Styx

About this map

Rice Valley dominates the northern and central portions of this desert landscape, characterized by broad alluvial fans and washes that drain from the surrounding high ground. In the southern reach of the quadrangle, the terrain rises into the jagged contours of the Little Maria Mountains and the Big Maria Mountains. The settlement of Styx sits at the southern base of these peaks, serving as a landmark in an otherwise arid expanse. Transportation through the valley is defined by the diagonal path of Midland Rd, which cuts through the northwestern sections. A lone water source, Mojave Tank, appears in the southwest, highlighting the critical nature of water management and natural catchment in this part of the Mojave Desert. The map captures a moment in the mid-2010s where the land remains largely defined by its topography and the historical footprints of desert travel.