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1954 Map of Cane Springs

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Cane Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Cane Springs and several other vital water sources define this arid landscape in the mid-1950s, serving as focal points for human activity and livestock in the Arizona desert. The map captures the industrial and ranching infrastructure of Mohave County, where the Lime Kiln Mine and several prospects suggest mineral exploration near the Virgin Mountains. A network of water points like Cottonwood Spring, Sand Spring, and Jacobs Well are connected by a scattered system of jeep trails, which navigate the complex drainage patterns of Cull and Tom Wash and Grand Wash.

Triangulation stations such as Tungsten VABM 6465 and Cane Springs VABM 5796 highlight the survey's focus on prominent high points along Black Rock Mountain and Mud Mountain. To the east, the dramatic topography of the Grand Wash Cliffs marks a significant transition in the terrain. This survey reflects a time before extensive development, where the landscape was primarily utilized for mining and seasonal grazing.