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1954 Map of Littlefield

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Littlefield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Virgin River snakes through the high desert of northwestern Arizona in this mid-century survey, creating a vital corridor between the Beaver Dam Mountains and the Virgin Mountains. The settlement of Littlefield and the nearby Beaver Dam community serve as the primary hubs of activity along the route of Highway 91. The geography is defined by a network of steep drainages such as Sullivans Canyon and Frehner Canyon, which feed into the river valley.

Evidence of early territorial life is present in the numerous remote water sources like Mormon Well, Mountain Sheep Spring, and Gates and Mullen Spring. The presence of a Cem and a lone Grave near the river indicates the established nature of these small ranching and agricultural outposts. High elevations at Mt Bangs overlook a landscape marked by a Jeep Trail and a scattered Shaft, documenting the intersection of recreation and resource exploration in this borderlands region.