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1967 Map of Oatman

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Oatman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The gold mining legacy of Mohave County is etched into this 1967 survey of the Black Mountains. Oatman serves as the central hub, surrounded by a complex industrial landscape of tailings, pipelines, and shafts that defined the region's economy. The map identifies major operations including the Tom Reed Mine and United Eastern Mine, alongside the Goldroad (Site) and Old Trails (Site).

Beyond the mining camps, the terrain is marked by distinctive geological features like Battleship Mtn and Leland Butte. The mapping reveals the vital water infrastructure necessary for desert survival, from Grapevine Canyon Spring to various wells and pipelines. Evidence of earlier prosperity is found at the Goldroad Mine and Mossback Mine, while local history is preserved at the town Cem. Numerous jeep trails and washes like Silver Creek provide a look at the remote access routes used by prospectors and residents during the mid-20th century.