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2018 Map of Turquoise Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Turquoise Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Turquoise Mtn rises as a prominent landmark within this desert landscape, situated at the northern reaches of the Mojave National Preserve. The terrain is defined by complex drainage systems, notably Riggs Wash in the northwest and the winding course of Bull Spring Wash to the southeast. These ephemeral watercourses illustrate the natural hydrologic patterns that have shaped the high desert floor over millennia.

Evidence of human transit and land management is visible through primitive road networks like Francis Spg Rd and Halloran Springs Rd. The location of Halloran Spring provides a critical focal point for water in an otherwise arid environment, serving as a vital resource for the area's ecology and early travelers. This map offers a clear view of the transition between open desert flats and the higher elevations of Squaw Mtn.