1965 Map of Cibola SE

About this map

Trigo Mountains terrain dominates this 1960s survey of the Arizona desert, where the landscape is defined by jagged ridges and intricate drainage systems. The map captures a transition between public land and the Yuma Proving Ground, marked by a Military Reservation Boundary that cuts through the arid valley floors. Local industrial history is recorded at the Hart Mine and a nearby Gravel Pit, providing evidence of the small-scale resource extraction that punctuated the high-desert environment. Seasonal hydrology is clearly mapped through numerous arroyos, including the descriptively named Crazy Woman Wash, Hart Mine Wash, and Gould Wash. Navigating the steep slopes, Jeep Trails offer the only routes toward landmarks such as the Needles Eye, reflecting the isolation of this corner of Yuma County.