1968 Map of Quartermaster Canyon SW

About this map

The Hualapai Indian Reservation occupies the eastern portion of this high-desert landscape, where the plateau meets the drainage of the Grand Wash. This 1968 survey reveals a territory defined by its water management and sparse access, characterized by a network of seasonal water sources such as Honeymoon Tank, Topside Reservoir, and Lost Creek Reservoir. The presence of these named tanks and springs, including Cedar Spring and Hells Canyon Spring, underscores the critical importance of water for cattle ranching or land management in this arid part of Mohave County. Transportation is limited to rugged routes like the Buck and Doe Road and various unnamed jeep trails that navigate the terrain between Horse Flat and the prominent Cliffs to the west. This map provides a detailed view of the remote infrastructure used to sustain activity on the reservation and the surrounding public lands.