1969 Map of O'Neill Pass

About this map

The Date Creek Mountains dominate this 1960s landscape, where cattle ranching and transportation infrastructure intersect in the high desert of Yavapai County. Water management is the primary evidence of human activity, represented by numerous family-named improvements such as Hog Ranch Well, Newhall Well, and Henderson Tank. In the south, a remote Landing Strip and Fuel Tank sit near the valley floor, suggesting the use of aircraft for managing large rangelands. The rugged terrain is navigated by a network of primitive Jeep Trails and Pack Trails that converge near O'Neill Pass. Near the northern boundary, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor follows the drainage of South Fork Date Creek, providing a vital industrial link through this sparsely populated cattle country.