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1968 Map of Hualapai Peak

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Hualapai Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Hualapai Mountain Park dominates this high-elevation landscape, where the peaks provide a stark vertical contrast to the desert floor. In the late 1960s, the area served as a significant recreational and communication hub, evidenced by Camp Stephens, Camp Levi Levi, and several Radio Facilities perched on the heights of Hayden Peak. The complex terrain is carved by deep drainages like Cottonwood Canyon and Horse Canyon, which are navigated by an extensive network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails.

Resource extraction and water management are key themes across the mountain range. Historically significant sites such as the Flag Mine and various unnamed Mines and Prospects dot the slopes, particularly near Walnut Creek Mine Spring. The scarcity of water in this arid environment is highlighted by the meticulous mapping of remote sources like Tin Barn Well, Whiskey Basin Spring, and Wild Cow Spring.