2014 Map of Wolf Hole Mountain West

About this map

Wolf Hole Mountain and the surrounding high-desert plateau dominate this section of Mohave County, where life and movement are dictated by the scarce presence of water. The landscape is a network of named springs and strategic catchments, such as Atkin Spring, Mustang Spring, and the Wolf-Hole-Wildlife-Reservoir, which supported the livestock and wildlife of the Mojave Desert. The rugged topography is defined by significant transitions, most notably at Little Wolf Pass and through the descent of Little Purgatory Canyon. While the area lacks traditional towns, the naming of features like Low Mountain Reservoir and Maple Reservoir speaks to a legacy of ranching and land management on the Arizona Strip. This 2014 survey documents the enduring physical character of a region where landmarks like Black Rock Mtn and Tombstone Canyon remain essential for orientation in an otherwise expansive and unpopulated terrain.