Books and maps tagged “desert southwest”
Dragonflies of the Greater Southwest
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
by Kathy Biggs
Photographs by Pierre Deviche, Jim Johnson, Greg Lasley, Ron Oriti 
This definitive guide describes 125 species. Includes habitat, distribution, flight periods, and behaviors for each species. Coverage includes dragonflies, skimmers, emeralds, darners, clubtails, and mixed families.
Land Mammals of the Southwest
Written & Illustrated by Fiona A. Reid 
Covers 53 mammals found in the region, with descriptions and images. Illustrations and text are by Fiona Reid, an accomplished naturalist.
Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West
Cultural and Scientific Basis for their Use
James Adams, Michelle Wong, Enrique Villaseñor 
This informative guide covers the traditional healing uses and modern pharmacological data on 115 native plants found in California and the West. While western plants have been used in healing for thousands of years, this book carefully explains the uses of each plant for healing and the spiritual dimension of that healing process.
Sibley’s Common Trees of the Southwest
Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley 
48 common native and cultivated trees covered, with descriptions, size, range, illustrations of bark, leaves, blossoms, fruits and berries.
Sibley’s Backyard Birds of the Desert Southwest
Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley 
Covers 72 bird species, including description, size, range, seasonal occurrence, and multiple illustrations.
Great Salt Lake
Regional Book of Facts and Exploration
Featuring Area History, Geology, Ecology and Culture
Alan Millard 
This book covers the history, ecology, geology, and culture of the Great Salt Lake Region. Includes volcanic activity, native cultures, pioneers including the Donner Party, the Pony Express, the Golden Spike, salt extraction, shipping, resorts, Bonneville Speedway, more.
Grand Canyon National Park—Hiking Map and Guide
Earthwalk Press 
Two maps in one! Earthwalk has combined their original Grand Canyon Map and their Bright Angel Trail Map into a single essential trail and recreation guide map to this world famous national Park and wonder of the world. Fully updated to winter 2010, this 5-color guide map covers the popular hiking corridor between Hermit and Grandview Trails, including popular Bright Angel Trail, North and South Kaibab Trails as well as South Rim and North Rim Trails. Use zones, locator grid and geological cross section aid feature ID.
Arizona Stereographs: 1865 to 1930
Jeremy Rowe 
With more than 250 unique and important early Arizona stereographs, this book provides an overview of the history of the medium.
Arizona Road Map
State in Your Pocket
GM Johnson Maps 
Covers Arizona plus detailed maps of Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma, Grand Canyon Village.
Indian Country Regional Map
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah
GM Johnson Maps 
Has summaries of 14 tribes shown where they live. Also includes Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Mesa Verde & Zion National Parks, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chaco Culture NHP, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park.
Zuma-Trancas Canyons Trail Map
Tom Harrison 
West Los Angeles County and east Ventura County trails just beyond Malibu and in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Includes Circle X Ranch, Rocky Oaks, Arroyo Sequit, Backbone Trail, Malibu Springs, Leo Carrillo State Park, Zuma-Trancas Canyons, Malibu Nature Preserve and Charmlee Wilderness Park.
Arizona Real Photo Postcards
A History & Portfolio
Jeremy Rowe 
Rowe explores interesting facets of early Arizona as visually captured by professional and amateur postcard photographers. The topics include mining, labor unrest, the advent of the automobile, Indians, disasters, the Mexican Border War, and photography.
Historic Route 66 Travel Map
With Grand Canyon Panoramic Map
GM Johnson Maps 
Covers the historic highway in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri & Illinois. Flip side features the Grand Canyon.
Nevada Road Map
Benchmark Maps 
Detailed statewide road map shows all roads, parks and monuments, points of interest.
Common Palms and Palm-like Plants of California & the Southwest
Written by Alan W. Marrow; illustrated by Robert O'Brien 
Covers 36 species of palm trees and Palm-like plants, both native and exotic, found throughout the region.
Salt Lake City & the Wasatch Front Map
Bluewater Maps 
Brightly colored map reflects the dramatic natural setting of the region. Map spans from Tooele and the east half of the Great Salt Lake in the west eastward to Park City and Coalville deep in the Wasatch Range.
Circles of Life
Katsina Imagery on Hopi Wicker Basketry
Judith W. Finger and Andrew D. Finger 
The Hopi people are well known for their skill and artistry in creating ceramics, jewelry, and most especially, katsina dolls, but this is the first book to detail the basketry art.
A Fair Distance
Lois Boblett's Western Memoir, 1851-1922
L. Darlene Spargo 
A Fair Distance is the richly detailed memoir of Lois Boblett (1844-1925). L. Darlene Spargo weaves meticulously researched historical details through Boblett's memoir. Boblett's words provide new insight into the roles women played in the Western Migration.
Desert Sanctuary
A Madrigal & Blaylock Mystery
Kathryn Mattern 
Madrigal Strahan investigates a mysterious fire in the Nevada desert. This compelling, well-told story keeps readers guessing at most every turn, with rich and complex characters who seem to fit in this quirky little town.
The Bodie Hills Map
Tom Harrison 
Finally there is one map for tavelers visiting the old ghost town of Bodie.
Joshua Tree National Park Recreation Map
Tom Harrison 
Covers entire Joshua Tree National Park and surrounding access points.
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Trail Map
Tom Harrison 
Detailed coverage of this state park includes Cuyamaca Peak, Green Valley, Stonewall Peak, Lake Cuyamaca, Sweetwater River, Paso Picacho, and more.
Verdugo Mountains Trail Map
Tom Harrison 
Map includes Verdugo Mountains Parks and Open Space, Stough Park, La Tuna Canyon, Henderson Canyon, the abandoned Skyline Motorway, plus Verdugo Motorway, Whiting Woods Motorway, Brace Canyon Park, and more.
Mt. Wilson Trail Map
Tom Harrison 
Detailed map of Angeles National Forest Front Country north of Altadena includes Gabrileno Trail, Mt. Wilson Trail, Arroyo Seco, Mt. Lowe, Red Box, Colby Canyon, Josephine Peak, and more.
Utah Large Print Road Map
GM Johnson Maps 
Easy to read road map covers Utah. With detail maps, mileage chart, recreation chart, mileage chart.
Day Trips with a Splash
Swimming Holes of the Southwest
Pancho Doll 
This second Day Trips with a Splash surveys more than 100 creeks and canyons from Moab/Canyonlands south to Tucson/the Chiricahuas.
Anza-Borrego Desert Region--Recreation Map
Earthwalk Press 
Ultimate 6-color map to San Diego County's vast, diverse backcountry: Anza-Borrego and Cuyamaca Rancho State Parks, Laguna Mountain and Pine Creek Wilderness in Cleveland National Forest, Ocotillo Wells S.V.R.A., southern section of Pacific Crest Trail, more. Text on camps, trails, natural and human history.
Mojave National Preserve Map
Tom Harrison 
Covers entire vast preserve, plus Kelso Dunes Wilderness, Bristol Mountains Wilderness and several more small surrounding wildernesses.
San Diego Backcountry Recreation Map
Tom Harrison 
Covers entire Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, adjacent Cuyamaca Rancho State Park plus nearby public lands — Laguna Recreation Area, Sawtooth Mountains Wilderness, Carrizo Gorge Wilderness, and more.
Death Valley National Park Recreation Map
Tom Harrison 
Includes entire park plus surrounding areas: Skidoo, Badwater, Shoshone, Eureka Dunes, Furnace Creek, Zabriskie Point, Scotty's Castle, Stovepipe Wells, Panamint Valley, Teakettle Junction, Inyo Mountains Wilderness, other wilderness areas,...
Angeles Front Country Trail Map
Tom Harrison 
Map covers Angeles National Forest north of Pasadena and Tujunga, including Tujunga Canyon, Eaton Canyon, Pacifico Mountains, Mt. Wilson, Mendenhall Ridge, plus Verdugo Mountains, Vasquez Rocks County Park...
Angeles High Country Trail Map
Tom Harrison 
Covers Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests north of Monrovia and Alta Loma, including San Gabriel Wilderness, Cucamonga Wilderness, Crystal Lake Rereation Area, and more.
Mt. Baldy & Cucamonga Wilderness Trail Map
Tom Harrison 
Detailed map of Cucamonga Wilderness and eastern Sheep Mtn. Wilderness and vicinity includes Mt. San Antonio, Thunder Mtn., Timber Mtn., Cucamonga Peak, and more.
San Jacinto Wilderness Trail Map
Tom Harrison 
San Jacinto Mountains between Palm Springs and Idyllwild also includes Mt. San Jacinto State Park Wilderness, Long Valley, Round Valley, Tahquitz Peak, Fuller Ridge, and more.
San Gorgonio Wilderness Trail Map
Tom Harrison 
San Bernardino Mountains north of namesake town covered in detail: Barton Flats, Heart Bar, Forest Falls, Fish Creek, Vivian Creek, Aspen Grove, Oak Glen, and more.
Cheeseboro-Palo Comado Canyons Trail Map
Tom Harrison 
Details the area in and north of the Santa Monica Mountains that is north of Zuma-Trancas Canyons Trail Map and Malibu Creek Trail Map.