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1966 Map of Javelina Peak

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Javelina Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Whitlock Mountains dominate this arid landscape in Graham County, rising above the ephemeral waters of the San Simon River and the dry reaches of Starvation Flat. Evidence of ancient habitation is marked by a Cliff Dwelling and a Cave situated high on the mountain slopes, while the 1960s cattle-ranching economy is visible through an extensive network of wells and tanks. Water sources such as Dripping Spring, Starve Out Well, and Flowing Well represent the vital infrastructure required for life in this high desert environment.

Transportation across the basin relies on a system of narrow routes, including several named Jeep Trails and a Pack Tr leading into the higher elevations. The topography is defined by sharp vertical relief, from the summit of Javelina Peak down to the drainage of Gold Gulch and Cove Draw. These features highlight the contrast between the rugged mountain peaks and the broad alluvial flats typical of the Arizona basin-and-range province.