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1954 Map of Kingman

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Kingman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The Colorado River carves a critical boundary through the center of this Mojave Desert landscape, marking the divide between Nevada, California, and Arizona. Just over a decade after the completion of the Hoover Dam, the region exhibits a shift from isolated mining outposts to an infrastructure-driven economy, anchored by Boulder City and the newly formed Lake Mead National Recreational Area. The mapping of Lake Mohave and the Davis Dam Spillway 597 highlights the mid-century transformation of the river for power and recreation.

Away from the water, the arid basins are defined by rugged ranges like the Spring Mountains and Cerbat Mountains, where industry remains deeply rooted. Numerous sites such as the Tennessee Schuylkill Mine, Holy Moses Mine, and Lucky Dutchman Mine reflect the territory's rich mineral history. Transportation networks including the Union Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads connect remote settlements like Searchlight, Oatman, and Kelso, following paths carved by desert valleys like the Devil's Playground.