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1965 Map of Castle Dome Mts

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Castle Dome Mts
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Castle Dome Mountains dominate this 1960s desert landscape, a region defined by its reliance on scarce water sources and a history of hard-rock mining. The map captures the industrial footprint of the Castle Dome Mine and Hull Mine, alongside the smaller Keystone Mine and Big Eye Mine. A notable genealogical landmark is the Colorado Mine Cem, situated near the southern edge of the range.

Water management is central to the survival of both wildlife and human activity here, evidenced by numerous catchments such as Hondo Tanks, Arco Tank, and McPherson Tank, as well as Adams Well. The area is divided by administrative boundaries including the Kofa Game Range and the Yuma Proving Ground, illustrating the transition from resource extraction to conservation and military use. Rugged travel routes like King Road and various Jeep Trails provide the only access through McPherson Pass and into King Valley.