1990 Map of Reid Valley

About this map

Rawhide Mountains and the Buckskin Mountains frame a landscape defined by the winding course of the Bill Williams River. This remote desert corridor in La Paz and Mohave County is marked by a deep history of mineral exploration, evidenced by numerous prospects and adits flanking the river valley. The map documents industrial footprints such as the Arizona-Montana Mine and Bluebell Mine, while lower-lying areas show the attempts to manage water and livestock at Lincoln Ranch and Rankin Ranch. Small-scale infrastructure like the Levee, Corral, and several Check Dams illustrate the challenges of maintaining a foothold in Reid Valley, where seasonal drainage like Mississippi Wash cuts through the arid terrain.