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1968 Map of Austin Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Aquarius Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Mohave County, where the necessity of water in an arid environment is written across the terrain in a network of named springs and wells. In the late 1960s, these sources supported the ranching and transit through the high basins. Notable landmarks include the summit of Austin Peak and the nearby Snow Mountain, with a system of primitive routes like the Pack Trail and Jeep Trail connecting remote points. The naming of Schoolhouse Spring, Sheepcamp Spring, and Cow Creek Spring suggests a history tied to seasonal grazing and small-scale homesteading. Isolated water points such as Misery Well and Dripping Springs Well highlight the challenging nature of this territory, while larger drainages like Knight Creek and Dripping Springs Canyon provide the primary geographic structure for the region's topography.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain