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1956 Map of Goldfield

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Goldfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Goldfield Mountains and the northern reaches of the Superstition Mountains dominate this landscape, revealing a history of mineral pursuit and rugged ranching in the mid-1950s. The map highlights the mining heritage of the region with several noted operations, including the Goldfield Mine, Tomahawk Mine, and Black Queen Mine. These sites sit adjacent to the legendary Lost Dutchman State Park, where the Massacre Grounds suggest the darker lore of the territory.

Settlement patterns follow the reliable water sources of the desert, marked by First Water Ranch, B Bar B Ranch, and Kings Ranch. Transportation is defined by the historic Apache Trail and a network of footpaths like the Dutchmans Trail and Garden Valley Trail. Cultural layers are further evidenced by markings for Spanish Hieroglyphics and Indian Hieroglyphics, pointing to centuries of human passage through La Barge Canyon and Hieroglyphic Canyon.