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1965 Map of Aguila Mountains

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Aguila Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Luke Air Force Range dominates this mid-1960s desert landscape, spanning the intersection of Yuma, Maricopa, and Pima counties. The central Aguila Mountains rise sharply between the San Cristobal Valley and Growler Valley, marked by sparse but vital water sources. Strategic desert landmarks such as Natural Tank, Eagle Tank, and the Indian Well provided essential survival points for travelers and military personnel traversing the arid terrain.

Surface drainage is defined by an intricate network of desert washes, including Tenmile Wash and Growler Wash, which cut through the sandy floor. To the west, the shifting topography of the Sand Dunes borders the rugged Aztec Hills. This survey documents a period when access was primarily limited to primitive tracks, noted here simply as Jeep Trail, emphasizing the area's isolation and its primary function as a restricted military training ground.