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2014 Map of Yellow John Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Yellow John Mountain rises as a prominent landmark in this remote section of Mohave County, where the high desert plateau meets the deep incisions of the Colorado River drainage system. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, characterized by the winding descent of Dansil Canyon and Andrus Canyon toward the eastern boundary. This area is a critical junction of federal lands, showing the overlapping management of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and the western reaches of Grand Canyon National Park.

Water security in this arid landscape is marked by a network of isolated sources, including Mud Spring, Dansil Spring, and Lost Spring. Ranching and range management history is evident through localized water catchments like Playboy Tank and Horseshoe Tank. The southern portion of the map transitions into the relatively level expanse of Pleasant Valley, providing a stark contrast to the complex topography found further north and east.