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1954 Map of Lost Spring SE

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Lost Spring SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Upper Clayhole Valley defines the southern portion of this mid-century topographic record of Mohave County, where the desert landscape is shaped by seasonal drainages and livestock infrastructure. The route of the Navajo Trail cuts across the western section, representing a historic path through this arid basin. Water management is the primary sign of human activity, evidenced by the Flattop Reservoir and various water catchments designated as Tank or Tanks across the northern flats.

Elevated terrain features like the Black Knolls rise above the drainage systems of Sandridge Wash and Flattop Draw. The presence of Formaster Well highlights the vital importance of groundwater access in this part of the Arizona Strip during the 1950s. This survey, derived from 1953 aerial photography, provides a clear view of the ranching and transit infrastructure before modern developments changed the region's character.