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1886 Map of Diamond Creek

Name: 1886 Topographic Map of Diamond Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1886
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1886

About this map

The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad cuts across the center of this landscape, tracing a route through the high plateaus and canyons of Mohave County. This 1880s survey highlights the early infrastructure of the Arizona territory, where rail progress followed established trails and reliable water sources. Settlements like Hackberry and Truxton appear alongside strategic points such as Cottonwood Station and Camp Willow Grove, illustrating the frontier’s dependence on transportation corridors.

To the north, the sheer descent into the Grand Canyon and the winding course of Diamond Creek dominate the topography, framed by the massive Aubrey Cliffs and Grand Wash Cliffs. In the southwestern corner, mining activity is represented by the American Flag Mine near Hualapai Peak. This map provides a clear view of the area's development before major twentieth-century modernization, centering on the springs and passes that made travel possible, such as Cactus Pass and Peach Spring.