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1980 Map of Cabeza Prieta Mts

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Cabeza Prieta Mts
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

The Barry M Goldwater Air Force Range dominates the northern reaches of this Southwestern landscape, where the vast Lechuguilla Desert meets the rugged volcanic terrain of the Pinacate Lava Flow. This 1980 survey reveals a land defined by its extremes, from the shifting Pinta Sands to the stark peaks of the Cabeza Prieta Mountains. Life in this arid region was historically anchored to rare water sources like Tule Well and Papago Well, which served as vital stopovers for travelers and miners.

Industrial activity is represented by the Mohawk Mine in the north, while the southeastern corner transition into the protected lands of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. This map documents a complex overlay of federal jurisdictions, including the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge and the United States - Mexico Military Reservation along the international border with Arizona Sonora. The absence of established towns highlights the area's character as a strictly managed wilderness and military corridor.