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1965 Map of Mohawk Mts SW

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Mohawk Mts SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Luke Air Force Range dominates this mid-1960s desert landscape, where the shifting topography of the Mohawk Sand Dunes meets the sharp rises of the Mohawk Mountains. The mapping captures a network of primitive infrastructure, including the Mohawk Papago Well Road and various unnamed Jeep Trails that provided the only access through this arid Yuma County corridor.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but telling, centered on natural landmarks and resource extraction. The presence of Glynns Falls in the mountainous interior and a lone Mine on the eastern edge suggest the specialized pursuits of this era, from geological exploration to military range management. The broad sweep of the Valley is defined by ephemeral drainage patterns like the Mohawk Wash, which underscore the isolation and environmental challenges of the region during this survey period.