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1892 Map of Diamond Creek, 1927 Print
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1892 Map of Diamond Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1927

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The Colorado River carves through the Lower Granite Gorge at the northern edge of this reconnaissance map, which documents a landscape defined by dramatic vertical relief and sparse water sources. The Hualpai Indian Reservation occupies much of the central plateau, where life centers on isolated water points like Peach Spring and Young Spring. The arrival of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad through the central corridor established a tenuous line of commerce, connecting settlements such as Yampai, Truxton, and Hackberry. South of the rails, the Aquarius Mountains and Hualpai Mountains dominate the terrain, featuring the American Flag Mine and historic outposts like Camp Willow Grove and Fort Rock. The map illustrates the late nineteenth-century transition from military and freighting stations to railroad-dependent towns, anchored by the massive escarpments of the Grand Wash Cliffs and Aubrey Cliffs.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1927
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain