1990 Map of Vulture Peak

About this map

Wickenburg and the surrounding high desert terrain are defined by a legacy of mining and transit in this 1990 provisional study. The landscape is dotted with numerous Prospects and named operations like the Renegade Mine, Lucky Day Mine, and Big Spar Mine, illustrating the persistent mineral interests within the Vulture Mountains. Near the Municipal Airport, the Wickenburg Massacre Historical Monument marks a specific point of local historical gravity. Transport infrastructure is anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which passes through the settlement of Matthie in the north. The presence of the Vulture Peak Sch and a local Cemetery suggests a community growing alongside these industrial and ranching roots, while numerous tanks such as Pouquette Tank point to the necessity of water management in this arid environment.