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1961 Map of Vulture Mountains

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Vulture Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Mining operations and desert hydrology define this landscape on the edge of the Vulture Mountains and the Hassayampa Plain. The legendary Vulture Mine stands out as a focal point of activity, surrounded by dozens of smaller prospects including the Lucky Cuss Mine and Red Cloud Mine. This network of mineral extraction is supported by a rugged infrastructure of jeep trails and numerous water tanks like Six-shooter Tank and Lucky Day Tank, essential for survival and industry in the arid terrain.

The town of Wickenburg anchors the northeastern corner, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad follows the path of Sols Wash. History is literally etched into the map at the Wickenburg Massacre Historical Monument near the town's edge. From the heights of Vulture Peak to the broad expanse of the Aguila Valley, the map reveals a mid-century desert economy transitioning between its hard-rock mining roots and modern connectivity via Highway 60 70.