1958 Map of Kingman

About this map

Fort Mohave Indian Reservation and the winding course of the Colorado River anchor this 1950s survey of the tri-state borderlands. The map details a high-desert landscape defined by intense mineral exploration and the infrastructure of the Union Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads. Mining districts are heavily represented, including the Keystone Mine, Copper World Mine, and Red Cloud Mine, indicating the region's industrial priorities at mid-century. Small settlements like Oatman, Goldroad, and Searchlight serve as evidence of the area's gold and copper heritage. To the north, the Lake Mead National Recreational Area signals the growing importance of water management and leisure in the Mojave. The map also captures the early footprints of Bullhead City and Katherine along the river banks, showing the shift from hard-rock mining toward permanent riverside settlement.