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1962 Map of Kofa Butte

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Kofa Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Kofa Mountains and Ran Egras Plain define this desert landscape, which in the early 1960s was dominated by mining operations and the remote Kofa Game Refuge. Evidence of early human presence is marked by Petroglyphs near Alamo Spring, while the industrial history is anchored by the King of Arizona Mine and the North Star Mine near Kofa Butte. These mines, once centers of regional extraction, are accompanied by a Cemetery and various support structures like Wilbanks Cabin.

The map reveals a complex network of resource management through numerous man-made water features, including Owl Head Dam, Red Rock Dam, and Crowder Dam, essential for survival and industry in this arid environment. Transportation is limited to rugged routes such as the Manganese Road and Engesser Pass Road, which connect the scattered mine groups, such as the Ocotillo Mine Group, to the broader desert floor.