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2014 Map of Truxton

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Truxton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Truxton sits at a critical junction of high desert drainage and transportation in Mohave County, where the settlement is defined by its position along the Truxton Wash. The landscape is dominated by the dramatic ascent of the Cottonwood Cliffs to the west, which overlook the Truxton Canyon. This 2014 survey reveals a sparse but vital network of water management features essential for high-altitude ranching and transit, including numerous livestock water sources like Dead Cow Tank, Cherokee Tank, and Shipping Pasture Tank.

The local road system, including Sunset Strip, Lincoln Rd, and E North Ave, centers on the small community footprint. To the south and east, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as the drainage systems of Hidden Wash and Cherokee Wash carve through the arid geography. The presence of these named washes and tanks underscores the historic reliance on seasonal water flow for sustaining the remote outposts of the Arizona interior.