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1979 Map of Gyp Pocket

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Gyp Pocket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Hurricane Cliffs dominate this arid landscape in Mohave County, forming a massive escarpment that separates the high plateau from the Lower Hurricane Valley below. This survey, compiled from 1974 aerial photography, illustrates a territory defined by its essential water sources and historical transit routes. Isolated water points such as Nutter Pond, Ballard Tank, and Gyp Pocket are critical landmarks for navigation and land use in this open range.

The presence of the Temple Trail and the Navajo Trail indicates the enduring importance of established paths across the varying elevations of the cliffs. These routes, alongside a network of unimproved Jeep Trails, connect the valley floor to the higher benchlands. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for livestock infrastructure like the Corral and various catchments, including Jackson Tank and Parker Tank, which supported the region's ranching operations during the late 1970s.