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2014 Map of White Pockets

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

White Pockets and the surrounding Mohave County high desert are defined by a network of drainage systems and vital water-collection points. This 2014 survey captures the landscape's reliance on features like Harolds Reservoir and Rockhole Pocket Reservoir, which indicate the pastoral and ranching history of this arid region. The geography is marked by distinct geological formations, including Chimney Rock and the dark outcrops of The Black Rocks, while the Navajo Trail Rd provides the primary transit corridor through the territory.

Water management is central to the area's identity, with ephemeral flows like Clayhole Wash and Sandridge Wash carving through the terrain toward Snake Pond. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of Flattop Draw and Langs Run, situated near the elevated mesa of Flat Top. These features together illustrate how human movement and land use have been dictated by the natural contours and seasonal hydrology of the Arizona strip.