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2021 Map of Tom Brown Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Tom Brown Canyon and Divide Canyon define this section of Mohave County, where the high desert landscape is etched by a complex network of seasonal drainages and isolated springs. The western edge of the quadrangle is marked by the Big Sandy River, while Pearson Falls Wash and Trout Cr drain the central and southern reaches. The distribution of water sources, such as Buckley Tunnel Spring, Indian Grade Spring, and Blue Mary Spring, suggests the critical importance of reliable hydration points in this arid environment.

A sparse network of roads, including Bogles Ranch Rd and Granit Basin RD, connects these remote canyons. These routes likely follow long-established paths through the desert, linking scattered ranching interests or grazing lands. The presence of features like Trap Spring and Nelson Spring amidst the winding contours of the canyons illustrates the topographic challenges faced by early travelers and modern ranchers alike in the region south of the Hualapai Mountains.