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1980 Map of Elephant Mtn

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Elephant Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Elephant Mountain and the southern reaches of Goodwin Mesa define this high-desert landscape in the Aquarius Mountains. The 1980 survey reveals a territory where water management is the primary marker of human presence, documented through a sophisticated network of remote wells and tanks. Named sites like Trinidad Well, Upper Bitter Creek Well, and Rincon Wells suggest a history of ranching and livestock movement through the complex drainage systems of Box Canyon Wash and Arrowweed Canyon.

Evidence of seasonal or temporary habitation appears at Sycamore Camp, situated near the eastern Cliffs. The terrain is interconnected by a series of primitive transport routes, including a Pack Trail and various Jeep Trails that navigate the washes and plateaus. These features, along with landmarks like Grey Mountain and Muley Mtn, provide a clear picture of the land-use patterns in this part of Mohave County during the late twentieth century.