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1965 Map of Mohawk Mts NE

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Mohawk Mts NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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San Cristobal Valley dominates this arid landscape, where the seasonal drainage of San Cristobal Wash cuts through the desert floor. The area is characterized by its isolation and its role in mid-century military training, with much of the territory designated as part of the Luke Air Force Range. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by essential water sources such as Pimeria Well and the noted Garcia Well (Dry), reflecting the difficult conditions for any permanent habitation or transit.

Stoval Airfield stands as the most significant landmark in the northwest, a relic of aviation development in the Arizona desert. The map shows numerous Jeep Trails weaving across the terrain, indicating a network of primitive roads used for range maintenance and access to scattered wells. This 1965 survey documents the transition of the region from a purely pastoral or mining landscape into a controlled military utility zone.