1964 Map of Growler Peak

About this map

Growler Mountains dominate the central landscape of this Pima County survey, creating a formidable barrier between the expansive Growler Valley to the west and the intricate drainage of Daniels Arroyo to the east. This arid environment is defined by its strategic water points and military use, as the terrain falls within the Luke Air Force Range and the Cabeza Prieta Game Range. Human activity is marked by isolated outposts such as Charlie Bell Wells and Salt Well, which served as critical resources in a region otherwise characterized by Jeep trails and rugged peaks like Sheep Peak and Growler Peak. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of the mid-20th century desert, including a Landing Strip near the Military Reservation Boundary, facilitating access to this remote interior for defense and wildlife management purposes.