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1980 Map of Blye Canyon NE

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Blye Canyon NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Hualapai Indian Reservation defines the northern edge of this high desert terrain, where the landscape is marked by deep drainage systems like Blye Canyon and Nelson Canyon. In a region where water is the primary constraint, the map records a dense network of specialized stock tanks and water catchments vital to the local cattle industry. Names like Red Rock Tank, North Iron Gate Tank, and South Iron Gate Tank reflect the ranching geography of the late 20th century.

Remote outposts such as Denoys Ranch and the X Bar One Ranch represent the sparse human footprint in this corner of Arizona, connected by a network of unimproved roads and a landing strip. The boundary between Mohave Co and Yavapai Co bisects the survey area, cutting across the rugged canyons that drain toward the southwest. This topographic study documents a landscape shaped by both geological erosion and the practical needs of desert ranching.