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1965 Map of Aguila Mountains

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Aguila Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Aguila Mountains rise as a prominent central massif in this mid-1960s survey of the Sonoran Desert, which captures a vast expanse designated as the Luke Air Force Range. This arid landscape is defined by its drainage systems and desert valleys, including San Cristobal Valley and Childs Valley. The map records a sparse network of water sources critical for desert navigation, such as Natural Tank, Eagle Tank, and the seasonally variable Tenmile Wash.

A network of jeep trails winds through the lowlands, connecting landmarks like Red Point and the Aztec Hills. The absence of permanent settlements underscores the remote nature of the region during this era, though human presence is noted at Indian Well (Dry) and various corral sites. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundaries between Yuma, Maricopa, and Pima counties as they intersect across the Growler Valley.