1958 Map of Hat Mountain

About this map

The Sauceda Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in southern Arizona, a region defined in the late 1950s by its vast military and tribal holdings. The map reveals the intersection of the Luke Air Force Range and the Papago Indian Reservation, highlighting the area's strategic and indigenous history. Settlement is sparse, represented by the remote Midway and the archaeological footprint of Chiulikam (Site). Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by named features like Butte Tank, Pottebaum Tank, and Platt Well. Prominent peaks such as Hat Mtn, Black Butte, and Stinson Peak provide essential navigation landmarks across the network of desert washes, including Quilotosa Wash and Sauceda Wash. A network of jeep trails indicates the rugged accessibility of the terrain before later modern developments altered the character of this desert expanse.