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1954 Map of Kingman

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Kingman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Kingman and the Colorado River valley anchor this mid-century look at the High Desert transition between Arizona, Nevada, and California. The landscape is defined by its industrial and transportation arteries, from the heavy rail lines of the Union Pacific and Santa Fe to the major automotive routes of U.S. 66. Mining history is deeply etched into the terrain, visible through the numerous operations like the Potosi Mine, Keystone Mill, and the King Tut Mine scattered across the Shadow Mountains and Black Mountains.

Water management and recreation dominate the central corridor, where the Lake Mead National Recreational Area encompasses Lake Mohave and the engineering works at Davis Dam Spillway. Settlement patterns vary from established towns like Boulder City and Searchlight to unique waypoints like Santa Claus and remote rail stops such as Roach Station and Goffs. This area illustrates the post-war expansion of the American West, balancing the legacy of hard-rock mining with the growing importance of regional travel and federal river projects.