1967 Map of Malpais Mesa NE

About this map

Santa Maria River and its South Fork carve through this high-desert region of Yavapai County, defining a landscape marked by steep relief and seasonal drainages. Mineral exploration in the mid-1960s centered around Crosby Mtn, where the Crosby Mine and Swiss Bell Mine are situated. The presence of these named operations indicates the area's legacy of small-scale mining. Movement through the complex terrain was facilitated by a designated Pack Trail that connects various springs and washes. Water sources like Quail Spring and the Deer Well served as critical landmarks for local travel. Between Little Shipp Wash and the southern Grayback Mountain, the drainage patterns of Tank Wash and McCloud Wash illustrate the intricate watershed system feeding the primary river corridor.