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1967 Map of Groom Spring

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Groom Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Groom Spring serves as a primary landmark in this arid portion of Mohave County, where the desert landscape is defined by its vital water sources and drainage patterns. The 1960s terrain is marked by seasonal drainages such as Groom Spring Wash and the deeply incised Devils Canyon. Small, localized water points were critical for livestock and early travelers, including Santa Cruz Spr, Little Santa Cruz Spr, and Bonita Spring.

Evidence of human activity and ranching is sparse but clear through the presence of Coyote Tank and Coyote Well. A distinct landform or localized area simply labeled Graveyard suggests a specific history or natural feature of interest to local historians. The infrastructure of the era is represented by a utility Pipeline and several primitive Jeep Trails that cross the desert floor, providing the only access through this unpopulated reach of the Arizona territory.