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1967 Map of Nelson

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Nelson occupies a strategic point where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad threads through the high desert of the Arizona plateau. This 1960s survey captures the intersection of three counties—Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai—and the southern boundary of the Hualapai Indian Reservation. The landscape is dominated by the dramatic descent into Yampai Canyon and Nelson Canyon, where the rail line follows the natural topography to maintain its grade. Water management in this arid environment is evident through a network of catchments including Limestone Tank, Bull Pasture Tank, and the remote Shipley Well. Landmarks such as the Dinosaur City Airport and a local Cem near the settlement provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians studying the mid-century infrastructure of Northern Arizona.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1967
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain