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1967 Map of Oatman

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Oatman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Oatman and its surrounding gold-bearing districts appear in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape deeply marked by Mohave County’s mineral history. The settlement sits at the heart of an intensive mining network, with the Tom Reed Mine and United Eastern Mine anchoring the local economy. To the north, the Goldroad Mine and the site of Old Trails indicate the shift from active production to historical remains along the ancient routes through the Black Mountains.

Water sources such as Silver Creek Spring and Grapevine Canyon Spring are critical landmarks in this arid terrain, where drainage is defined by Montana Wash and Times Gulch. From the heights of Hardy Mtn to the distinct profile of Finger Butte, the topography is complex and interspersed with specialized infrastructure like a Pipeline and numerous Tailings piles, documenting the physical toll of industrial excavation on the Arizona desert.