1971 Map of Antelope Knoll

About this map

The Hurricane Cliffs dominate the western edge of this Mohave County landscape, creating a dramatic vertical transition across the high desert terrain. This 1971 survey captures a remote ranching and grazing environment defined by its water management, where numerous tanks and reservoirs like the Temple Trail Tank and Bobcat Reservoir provide the only reliable water sources. The area is marked by a series of volcanic features and basaltic outcrops known as the Black Rocks, which rise above the surrounding flats of Lonesome Valley. Distinctive peaks such as Antelope Knoll, Maryland Knoll, and Deadman Knoll serve as primary landmarks for navigation across the basin. The presence of named water features like McBryde Reservoir and Spendlave Tank reflects the essential infrastructure required for desert land use during this era.