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1892 Map of Diamond Creek

Name: 1892 Topographic Map of Diamond Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

Peach Spring serves as a vital hub along the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad in this reconnaissance survey of the high desert and canyon lands. The landscape is defined by massive geological breaks, with the Colorado River carving through the north and the Grand Wash Cliffs marking the transition into the valley floor. The map documents the early infrastructure of Mohave county, highlighting the shift from older outposts like Old Hackberry and Camp Willow Grove to newer rail-aligned settlements such as Truxton and Yampai.

Strategic water sources, essential for survival and steam travel, are meticulously charted, including Diamond Creek and numerous tanks and springs like Crozier Spring and Truxton Spring. Industry and defense are also represented, from the American Flag Mine in the southern mountains to the established site at Fort Rock. The survey reflects a moment when transit was dictated by the topography of the Cottonwood Cliffs and the accessibility of the rail line.