1980 Map of Devils Hump

About this map

Devils Hump and Indian Head dominate the topography of this high Arizona desert landscape, where water management is the primary sign of human activity. The map reveals an intricate network of stock-raising infrastructure, evidenced by family-named water sources like Jean Entz Tank, Butch Nichols Tank, and the Fred Cook Tank. These man-made tanks and natural springs, such as Willow Spring, are connected by a sparse network of Jeep Trails that traverse the complex drainages of Trout Creek and Cow Creek. The boundary between Mohave and Yavapai Counties runs through the center of the sheet, cutting across the expansive Cedar Basin. This 1970s-era survey captures the area before modern developments, showing a remote ranching environment defined by prominent landmarks like Thumb Rock and the sharp relief of Mohon Canyon and Panther Point.