Coyote Wash winds through the heart of this arid landscape, defining the drainage patterns that cross the northern Lechuguilla Desert. The terrain is characterized by isolated, stark elevations, most notably the Wellton Hills in the western portion and the rising slopes of the Copper Mountains to the southeast. These features stand as prominent landmarks against the desert floor, with Coyote Peak marking a high point in the southeastern corner. The map provides a clear look at the township and range survey system, showing how the land is partitioned across the desert southeast of Wellton. The absence of modern infrastructure beyond survey lines highlights the preserved, open character of this section of Yuma County, where natural topography remains the primary guide for navigation and land use.
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1926 · Wellton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Mohawk
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Mohawk
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Wellton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Yuma
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · El Centro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · El Centro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Ajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000