1965 Map of Palomas Mts

About this map

The Palomas Mountains and Tank Proving Ground Mountains dominate this mid-century desert landscape, where water management was essential for any survival or industry. Isolated water sources like Snyders Well, Jims Well, and several unnamed Waterholes are scattered across the arid terrain, illustrating the critical infrastructure needed for cattle or prospecting in the Yuma County desert. The presence of the Golden Harp Mine suggests the region's mineral interests, while the topographical detail of Flat Top Butte and the drainage patterns of Hoodoo Wash and Red Raven Wash reveal the erosional character of the Sonoran landscape during the 1960s.