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1965 Map of Wellton Mesa

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Wellton Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Gila River meanders through the northern desert landscape of the Mohawk Valley, defined in this mid-century period by a complex network of irrigation and transportation. The Wellton Mohawk Canal and Mohawk Canal parallel the Southern Pacific railroad, illustrating the intensive water management required for agriculture in the Wellton Mesa region. This survey captures a specific moment of infrastructure development, showing the Wellton Airport and the Wellton Landing Strip alongside localized points of interest like Antelope Union High Sch and the community of Noah.

Military and technical installations dot the perimeter, with the Yuma Proving Ground to the northwest and the Luke Air Force Range to the south. Distinctive landmarks such as Antelope Hill and Radar Hill provide vertical relief in an area otherwise dominated by desert washes like Coyote Wash. The map also preserves the location of Radium Hot Springs (Site) and scattered Graves, offering specific points of interest for those tracking regional lineage or defunct sites.