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1990 Map of Aguila Mountains NE

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Aguila Mountains NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Aguila Mountains dominate the southwestern portion of this desert landscape, characterized by dramatic elevation changes that contrast with the surrounding flats. This region is almost entirely occupied by the Barry M Goldwater Air Force Range, a massive military training installation that crosses the border of Yuma and Maricopa Counties. The mapping reflects a landscape shaped by intermittent drainage, most notably the winding path of Tenmile Wash as it cuts across the northern terrain.

Logistics and military operations are evident through features like the isolated Landing Strip positioned near the county line, indicating the specialized use of this territory in the late twentieth century. For those studying Arizona's military history or the physical geography of its borderlands, this survey provides a precise look at a high-security environment defined by its geologic isolation and strategic utility.