1954 Map of Littlefield 3 NE

About this map

Sand Cove and the surrounding Mohave County terrain dominate this 1954 survey, which reveals a landscape where water sources were the primary landmarks for navigation and survival. Mapping during the mid-1950s documented vital desert hydrology, including Sand Spring and Mud Spring, along with seasonal drainage patterns such as Cottonwood Wash. The map illustrates a complex network of topographical relief, featuring Corral Canyon and various unnamed ridges that define the area's physical character. While largely devoid of permanent settlements, the precise documentation of springs and washes reflects the region's importance to cattle ranching and early land management in the Arizona strip. This preliminary edition, compiled from aerial photography, captures the area before more modernized infrastructure reached this portion of the northern desert.