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1962 Map of Aguila

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Aguila
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad serves as the central artery for this desert landscape, passing directly through the community of Aguila. This 1962 field-checked survey reveals an economy and geography defined by water management and mineral extraction. A network of livestock tanks, such as Forepaugh Tank and Red Hills Tank, are scattered across the valley, supporting ranching operations like the Eagle Eye Ranch.

To the south and east, the topography rises into the Vulture Mts and Big Horn Mountains, where a legacy of prospecting is evident. Notable operations include the J O Dandy Mine and Black Nugget Mine. Between these ranges, the Hassayampa Plain is dissected by seasonal drainage systems like Tiger Wash and Dead Horse Wash, illustrating the arid conditions and the importance of named water sources and wells like Rogers Well for the area's development.