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1965 Map of Aztec SE

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Aztec SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Southern Pacific railroad tracks bisect this desert landscape in the mid-1960s, following a vital transportation corridor through southwestern Arizona. The tiny settlement of Stanwix sits along the rail line, surrounded by the open reaches of Stanwix Flats and Park Valley. This area represents a critical intersection of infrastructure and military reservation, as the southern portion of the map is dominated by the Luke Air Force Range.

Hydrology in this arid environment is centered on the ephemeral Tenmile Wash, which winds through the southern terrain, and a handful of isolated water sources like Stamps Well and other unnamed wells. The map also captures the early presence of the Interstate 80 corridor, including a Roadside Park for travelers. For researchers, the survey provides a clear look at the landscape before modern expansion, including numerous Borrow Pits that likely supported the region's road and rail development.