2018 Map of Whitmore Point SW

About this map

Green Spring and the hidden caches of Peters Pocket define the remote landscape of northwestern Arizona, where desert hydrology dictates the movement of people and wildlife. This area serves as a significant junction between the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Grand Canyon National Park. The presence of small, named water sources such as Pen Pocket, Ambush Water Pocket, and Spencer Tank suggests a reliance on scattered catchments for survival and ranching in an arid environment. Deep drainages like Green Spring Canyon and Spring Canyon cut through the high elevations, while Pine Valley provides a rare open corridor through the plateau. These features illustrate the essential relationship between elevation and water access in the Mohave County backcountry.