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1967 Map of Red Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Red Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Red Mountain and the neighboring settlement of Atolia anchor this high-desert mining landscape as it appeared in the late 1960s. The region is defined by a dense concentration of mineral extraction infrastructure, with numerous mines, trenches, and tailings ponds clustered along the southern slopes of the namesake Red Mountain peak. Historical industrial activity is further evidenced by the St Elmo Mine and the distinctive path of the Old Railroad Grade cutting across the terrain toward the south.

In the southeastern portion of the map, the landscape shifts toward military and ranching use. The Cuddeback Lake Air Force Range occupies the dry expanse of Cuddeback Lake, while smaller landmarks like Browns Ranch and several scattered water sources, such as Squaw Spring Well and Blackhawk Well, highlight the sparse but essential water infrastructure of the Mojave Desert. The map also traces a major pipeline and Aqueduct Road running roughly parallel to the primary transportation routes.