1965 Map of Turtleback Mountain

About this map

The Gila Bend Mountains rise across the northern reaches of this mid-1960s survey, overlooking a landscape defined by desert drainage systems and early transportation routes. Deep seasonal channels like Deadman Wash, Nottbusch Wash, and Red Raven Wash cut through the arid terrain, converging toward the Hyder Valley to the southeast. Isolated water sources such as Dry Well and Corral Well reflect the necessities of survival and ranching in this corner of Yuma County.