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1968 Map of Dean Peak

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Dean Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Hualapai Mountain County Park and its surrounding peaks define this arid landscape during the late 1960s. High-altitude landmarks like Dean Peak and the settlement at Pine Lake provide context for a region defined by its verticality and scarce water resources. The map documents a complex network of pack trails and jeep trails that connect various springs and tanks essential for survival in the high desert, such as New Years Cabin Spring and the Wooden Tower Tank.

Hard-rock mining operations are scattered across the slopes, reflecting the industrial character of the Hualapai Mountains. Named sites like the Standard Mineral Mine, Democrat Mine, and Gold King Mine are located near drainage systems like Moss Wash and Antelope Wash. These labels offer valuable data for researchers tracing the history of extraction and remote habitation, including isolated features like Dule Ranch and the Bottleneck Windmill.