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1967 Map of Tule Wash

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Tule Wash
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Sandy River drainage patterns dominate this high-desert portion of Mohave County during the late 1960s, revealing a landscape defined by its network of ephemeral washes and steep canyons. The map centers on the confluence of the Big Wash and Tule Wash systems as they feed toward the river valley. Human presence is sparse but concentrated near the water, evidenced by the Valley Church and the small settlement of Stevens. An unimproved Landing Strip and various Jeep Trails suggest the region's reliance on air and off-road travel for accessibility.

Familiar names like Gunsight Canyon and Boner Canyon mark the complex topography, while isolated industrial activity is noted by a Prospect in the northeast and a Corral in the central valley. This survey reflects a time when small cattle operations and isolated churches anchored the community against the backdrop of the massive Pearson Falls and Tompkins Canyon formations, providing a clear view of rural Arizona life before significant modern development.