2011 Map of Tom Brown Canyon

About this map

Trout Creek winds through this arid section of Mohave County, where the landscape is defined by its seasonal water sources and deep incisions. This area is characterized by a series of critical watering points for ranching or wildlife, including the curiously named Buckley Tunnel Spring and Blue Mary Spring. The map documents a rugged drainage network where Pearson Falls Wash and Tom Brown Canyon descend toward the larger creek bed. Settlement is sparse, with infrastructure limited to the unpaved Trout Creek Rd, which provides access to remote locations like Indian Grade Spring and Nelson Spring. The naming conventions of the springs, such as Gerome Spring and Cotton Spring, suggest a history of local navigation and land use centered entirely on these vital desert water sources.