1965 Map of Picacho Peak

About this map

Picacho Peak and the surrounding desert landscape of Imperial County are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and mining history. During the mid-1960s, this area remained largely inaccessible, crisscrossed only by a primitive Jeep Trail system that follows the natural contours of the land. The Picacho Mine stands as a primary landmark in the eastern portion of the quadrangle, situated near Little Picacho Wash and a small Cemetery. This proximity of industrial activity and a burial site suggests a localized center of activity in an otherwise sparsely populated region.