1990 Map of Butler Well

About this map

The Buckskin Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this La Paz County region, where steep ridgelines descend into the broad expanse of Butler Valley. This 1990 provisional map documents a transition from the rugged mountain terrain to the alluvial plains of the basin. Significant for its historical military associations, Camp Bouse is located on the western edge of the valley near Butler Well. The mapping of these remote sites, alongside water sources like North Tank and the seasonal path of Cunningham Wash, illustrates the sparse but critical infrastructure required for desert operations and habitation. Infrastructure such as Trans Lines cut across the valley floor, marking the modern human footprint against the older natural features of the Arizona desert.