1966 Map of Ives Peak

About this map

Alamo Reservoir dominates the northern reaches of this desert landscape, where the Bill Williams River is captured by the Alamo Dam Spillway. The terrain is defined by the sharp rise of the Rawhide Mountains and the Buckskin Mountains, flanking the broad expanse of Butler Valley. This mid-century survey captures a transition in water management and land use, showing the intersection of the Mohave Co and Yuma Co borders amidst a rugged mining and ranching economy. Resource extraction is evident at the Arizona-Montana Mine and Bluebell Mine, while isolated outposts like Rankin Ranch and Conley Ranch highlight the sparse settlement patterns. A network of primitive transport, including a Jeep Trail and an unnamed Landing Strip in Reid Valley, connects these remote points through dry washes like Mississippi Wash and Cunningham Wash.