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1969 Map of Bumble Bee

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Bumble Bee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Bumble Bee settlement serves as a central point in this late-1960s survey of Yavapai County, where the transition from traditional mining to modern infrastructure is clearly visible. The landscape is defined by the steep drainages of the Bradshaw Mountains, including Tiger Canyon and Black Canyon, which are punctuated by numerous historic mining sites. Prospectors and genealogists can identify several named operations such as the Bill Arp Mine, Thunderbolt Mine, and the Bimetals Mine.

Modern development at this time is represented by the Sunset Point Interchange and a prominent Pipeline cutting across Black Mesa. The presence of several springs, such as Government Spring and Sheep Gulch Spring, highlights the importance of water sources in this arid environment. This map captures the area as it functioned before more recent shifts in the regional economy, preserving the locations of the Castle Creek Cabin and numerous remote Jeep Trails used for exploration and access to claims.