1981 Map of Seligman West

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor anchors this high-desert landscape as it traverses the northern Arizona plateau. The settlement of Seligman serves as the focal point, positioned where the terrain transitions from the Aubrey Cliffs and Aubrey Valley toward the drainage of Big Chino Wash. Water management in this arid environment is clearly documented through an extensive network of artificial features, including the Seligman Dam, Canyon Mouth Dam, and Telephone Dam, alongside livestock-related infrastructure such as Shorty Tank and the Buck Rogers Well. The map captures the industrial and logistical character of the era, noting numerous quarry and borrow pit sites, a Radio Facility, and a Landing Strip, illustrating the region's role as a vital transportation and infrastructure hub between the Juniper Mountains and Red Mesa.