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1967 Map of Groom Spring

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Groom Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Groom Spring and a network of ephemeral water sources define this arid landscape in Mohave County. In this high-desert environment, the survival of travelers and livestock once depended on reliably mapped watering holes such as Coyote Well, Coyote Tank, and Bonita Spring. The map documents a rugged drainage system where Groom Spring Wash and Graveyard Wash cut through the terrain, eventually feeding toward the deep incisions of Devils Canyon.

The presence of numerous named springs, including Santa Cruz Spr and Little Santa Cruz Spr, indicates the critical importance of localized hydrology in this region. While the landscape is largely undeveloped, the infrastructure is limited to utilitarian routes and utilities, notably a Jeep Trail and a Pipeline that traverse the territory, reflecting the mid-century push to manage resources across the Arizona desert.