2018 Map of Tule Wash

About this map

The Big Sandy River forms a critical western corridor through this Mohave County landscape, where deep drainage systems like Gunsight Canyon and Tompkins Canyon carve through the arid terrain. The map reveals an intricate network of seasonal watercourses, notably Tule Wash and Pearson Falls Wash, which underscore the desert's complex hydrology. Human infrastructure is limited to a few arterial routes, including Co Hwy 159 and the aptly named Back Rd, reflecting the sparse, utilitarian nature of transit in this part of Arizona. In the southern reaches, topographical names such as Bull Canyon and Boner Canyon hint at the local nomenclature of the backcountry, while the presence of Lower Trout Creek Rd indicates the primary access points for those traversing the rugged margins of the river valley.