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1969 Map of Morgan Butte

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Morgan Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Mining operations dominate this arid landscape within the Wickenburg Mountains, where the 1969 terrain is marked by numerous historic claims and specialized camps. Prospectors and genealogists can trace the location of the Monte Cristo Mine, King Solomon Mine, and the Gold Bar Mine, among several others. These industrial sites are linked by a network of primitive roads, including Constellation Road and various jeep trails that navigate the drainage systems of the Hassayampa River and Buckskin River.

Evidence of early 20th-century habitation appears in the form of a small Cem and an isolated Grave near King Solomon Wash. The topography is characterized by steep gulches and high points like Morgan Butte and Table Mountain, which influenced the placement of sites such as Roberts Camp. This survey documents a transitional era when traditional hard-rock mining remained a significant footprint on the Yavapai County wilderness.