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2011 Map of Wabayuma Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wabayuma Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Wabayuma Peak anchors this high-elevation landscape in the western reaches of the Hualapai Mountains. The geography is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages and springs that have long dictated the presence of human activity in this arid region of Mohave County. Mackenzie Creek and Willow Creek carve deep through the terrain, with the notable Boriana Canyon providing a dramatic geological break in the central portion of the sheet.

Evidence of habitation and land use is centered around Cavalliere Ranch in the southwest, while vital water sources like Grapevine Spring, Cottonwood Spring, and Bee Springs appear as essential landmarks. This 2011 survey captures the area's intricate hydrography, from the headwaters of Walnut Creek to the broad Mackenzie Wash, reflecting a landscape where water and topography remain the primary architects of movement and settlement.