1981 Map of Antelope Peak

About this map

Antelope Peak stands as the central landmark of this desert landscape, where the arid Vekol Valley meets the high elevations of the Table Top Mountains. The map documents a rugged environment defined by seasonal drainages like Vekol Wash and Antelope Wash, which carve through the terrain. Human activity is largely concentrated along the modern transportation corridor, marked by the Hidden Valley Interchange and roadside Rest Area facilities. Away from the highway, signs of ranching and exploration are visible in the form of a Corral and an isolated Prospect high in the mountains. This 1981 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals the transition from valley floor to the rising peaks of the Maricopa and Pinal county border, captured just as modern infrastructure began to cross this section of the Sonoran desert.