1969 Map of Morgan Butte

About this map

The Wickenburg Mountains define this desert terrain north of Wickenburg, revealing an extensive network of mining operations during the late 1960s. Mining activity is the primary human footprint here, with operations such as the Monte Cristo Mine, Gold Bar Mine, and Abe Lincoln Mine tucked into the steep canyons and gulches. The landscape is carved by seasonal drainages including the Hassayampa River and San Domingo Wash, where a sparse infrastructure of jeep trails and the Constellation Road provide the only access to remote claims like the King Solomon Mine. Researchers will find numerous USLM markers, including Uslm 1623, indicating the density of patented mineral claims in the area. Small pockets of habitation, such as Roberts Camp, appear alongside landmarks like Morgan Butte, illustrating the precarious balance between settlement and the demanding environment of the Arizona high desert.