1956 Map of Superstition Mtn.

About this map

Superstition Mountain dominates this desert landscape, serving as a prominent landmark above the surrounding West Mesa. The terrain is characterized by its isolation and specialized military utility, notably as the site of the Parachute Test Range. Topography from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation planetable surveys of the early 1940s reveals a region defined more by its natural barriers and specialized government use than by civilian settlement. A solitary Dry Lake lies to the south, while the presence of a Quarry and scattered Prospect sites suggest intermittent mineral exploration. The network of movement across this arid expanse is limited to a rugged Jeep Trail, emphasizing the area's role as a restricted testing environment within the Naval Reservation Boundary.