1968 Map of Truxton

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad serves as the primary corridor for this desert landscape, running parallel to the Truxton Wash and the small settlement of Truxton. The northern edge of the map is defined by the boundary of the Hualapai Indian Reservation, where the terrain begins to rise toward the dramatic Cottonwood Cliffs. To the south, the deep carvings of Truxton Canyon and Wright Canyon reveal a rugged topography managed for ranching and water resources, evidenced by numerous named watering points such as Walkover Tank, Dead Cow Tank, and Cherokee Tank. A Truxton (Siding) and a Borrow Pit indicate the logistical and industrial footprints left by the railway and road construction through the Mohave County desert during the late 1960s and subsequent updates.