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1969 Map of Black Butte

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Black Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Agua Fria River carves a deep path through this landscape, separating the high Bradshaw Mountains from the broad expanse of Williams Mesa. By the late 1960s, the area reflects a mix of traditional mining and newer leisure industries. Along the river's eastern banks, Black Canyon City and Rock Springs serve as key hubs of activity, while the Black Canyon Greyhound Park represents a distinct era of regional entertainment.

Evidence of the area's prospecting history is scattered across the terrain, notably at the Maggie Mine, Tipton Mine, and Kay Mine. Near the southern boundary of the map, the Gillette (Ruins) mark the site of a former mill town, offering a tangible link to the late 19th-century mining boom. The rugged eastern portion of the quadrangle is accessed by various pack trails and jeep trails winding through Shortys Canyon and Lucky Spring Canyon.