1968 Map of Truxton

About this map

Truxton sits at the northern edge of this Mojave County landscape, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks cut a definitive path across the high desert floor. The map documents a critical transportation corridor following Truxton Wash, supported by infrastructure like the Truxton (Siding) and a local Borrow Pit. To the north, the boundary of the Hualapai Indian Reservation defines the land use, while to the south, the terrain breaks into the dramatic vertical relief of the Cottonwood Cliffs. The interior is marked by a network of drainage systems and isolated water sources essential for cattle ranching or transit, including Shipping Pasture Tank, Dead Cow Tank, and Walkover Tank. Steep descents through Truxton Canyon and Wright Canyon reveal the complex geography that challenged early surveyors and railroad engineers alike.