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1967 Map of Kingman SE

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Kingman SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The transition from the Sacramento Valley floor to the high slopes of the Hualapai Mountains defines this landscape southeast of Kingman. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor cuts across the valley floor, passing through the settlement of Griffith. This line historically supported the regional movement of goods and passengers, connecting the arid basin to larger market centers.

Mineral exploration is evident in the mountain foothills, particularly near the Holy Moses Mine and various labeled prospects. Critical infrastructure for the growing region is represented by the multiple pipelines and jeep trails that traverse the rugged drainage systems of Shingle Wash and Black Rock Canyon. Reliable water sources, essential for both cattle ranching and mining operations, appear at Boulder Spring and Lookout Spring.