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1962 Map of Eagletail Mts

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Eagletail Mts
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Eagletail Mountains define this arid landscape, where the boundary between Yuma County and Maricopa County bisects a terrain marked by distinctive volcanic formations and old mining prospects. Prominent landmarks such as Courthouse Rock, Eagletail Peak, and the Natural Arch dominate the central topography, providing fixed points for surveyors and travelers in a region largely defined by desert basins and isolated ranges.

Resource extraction and water access dictate the human footprint here, evidenced by the Double Eagle Mine and Yellow Breast Mine. The presence of Clanton Well and various Water Tanks highlights the necessity of localized water sources for cattle or mining operations. Transportation is limited to a network of Jeep Trails and the Courthouse Road, following the natural contours of the Clanton Valley and the Harquahala Plains.