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1985 Map of West of Mohawk Spring

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of West of Mohawk Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Ward Valley dominates this 1980s landscape, illustrating the arid expanse of the eastern Mojave Desert. Along the eastern edge of the quadrangle, the slopes of the Turtle Mountains rise sharply, marked by high-elevation contours and isolated Prospects that hint at localized mineral exploration. Drainage patterns are defined by the wide path of Homer Wash, which cuts through the valley floor, collecting runoff from the surrounding uplands during rare desert rain events.

Surface water management is represented by small-scale features like the Guzzler, a specialized water collection system for local wildlife. The area is also defined by its topographical landmarks, such as Bump 532, serving as a reference point amidst the desert scrub. This survey reflects the region's character as a largely uninhabited space, where natural drainage and geological formations dictate the land's utility and sparse human footprint.