1979 Map of St. George Canyon

About this map

Hidden Mines sit deep within the complex network of drainages that define this portion of the Arizona Strip in Mohave County. Mapping from the mid-1970s reveals a landscape organized around isolated water sources and technical topographic navigation, where features like One Way Pass and Hidden Canyon provide the only viable routes through the dramatic elevation changes of the Hidden Points Rim. The distribution of man-made water improvements, such as Shoe Buckle Reservoir and the Post Office Tank, indicates the vital importance of water management for livestock or small-scale operations in this arid environment.