1981 Map of Seligman West

About this map

Seligman serves as a focal point for this high-desert landscape, situated where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad traverses the corridor between the Juniper Mountains and the Aubrey Cliffs. The 1981 mapping records a network of critical water management features essential for ranching and rail operations in an arid climate, including Santa Fe Wells, Canyon Mouth Dam, and Seligman Dam. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, from the broad expanse of Aubrey Valley to the heights of Red Mesa. Local history is embedded in named landmarks like Buck Rogers Well, Chino Well, and the Shorty Tank Corral, which reflect the region's long-standing cattle and transport ties. Small-scale resource extraction is also evident through various Quarry sites and Borrow Pits dotted near the rail line and road corridors.