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2014 Map of Weldon Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Harquahala Mountains and the Big Horn Mountains converge in this arid portion of the Sonoran Desert, creating a rugged topographical corridor defined by steep elevations and deep drainages. In the center of the sheet, Weldon Hill rises as a distinct landmark above the surrounding flats, while the Harquahala Plain occupies the southern reaches of the quadrangle. The desert landscape is bisected by Tiger Wash, which carries seasonal runoff from high-relief areas like Blue Tank Canyon toward the lower basins.

Evidence of human activity is concentrated along the western edge at the settlement of Sunwest, located near the intersection of Salome Rd and Desert Moon Rd. The boundary between La Paz and Maricopa Counties runs vertically through the center of the map, illustrating the administrative divisions of this remote region. For researchers, the map provides a clear layout of desert infrastructure, from the Harquahala Mountain Bywy to isolated water features like Desert Tank.