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1971 Map of Moon Mtn SE

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Moon Mtn SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Dome Rock Mountains dominate the western portion of this desert landscape, where the rugged topography meets the expansive La Posa Plain. This early 1970s survey captures a transition zone of mineral exploration and historical desert passage, marked clearly by the Colorado River Indian Reservation Boundary running north to south through the terrain. Evidence of prospecting is scattered throughout the hills, including the Valenzuela Mine and various Prospects and Drill Holes located near Copper Peak.

Water sources are vital and scarce in this arid environment, represented by the Kaiser Waterhole and the dendritic drainage patterns of Tyson Wash and Kaiser Wash. A network of Jeep Trails provides the primary means of navigation through the washes and over the mountain passes, indicating the area's continued use for mining and remote travel. A lone Grave located south of the main peaks stands as a poignant reminder of the harsh conditions faced by those working these desert claims.