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1967 Map of Kingman SW

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Kingman SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Sacramento Valley dominates this desert landscape in Mohave County, where the dry drainage networks of Thirteenmile Wash, Sacramento Wash, and Secret Pass Wash converge. The topography reveals a mid-century infrastructure corridor emerging alongside the historic rail line. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad runs parallel to the modern path of Interstate 40, which features the Griffith Interchange as a primary point of access.

Smaller-scale human impacts are visible in the form of several Borrow Pit locations and a Corral near the Griffith rail point, indicating the area's utility for transit and livestock. Desert water management is evidenced by various Water Tank labels and a significant Pipeline cutting across the valley floor. The map also traces a network of 4wd tracks and washes such as Shingle Canyon Wash and Meadow Creek, essential for navigating this arid terrain.