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1980 Map of Negro Ed

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Negro Ed
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Goodwin Mesa and the Aquarius Cliffs define this high-desert landscape along the boundary of Mohave and Yavapai Counties. This 1980 survey reveals a region centered on livestock and water management, where numerous isolated features like Hosey Tank, Butte Tank, and Deer Mountain Tank provide essential resources in an arid environment. The map captures the remote character of the Negro Ed area, highlighting a network of primitive transportation routes including a Jeep Trail winding through the complex drainages of Ash Creek and Trot and Holler Canyon.

Evidence of seasonal or ranching activity is noted at Salt Creek Camp and various corrals. The presence of numerous named springs, such as Black Willow Spring, Negro Ed Spring, and Salt Creek Springs, suggests the critical importance of reliable water sources to the local economy and survival. Landforms like Bozarth Point and Yellow Bluff provide significant landmarks across this dissected plateau.