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1965 Map of Wellton Mesa

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Wellton Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Gila River waters define the northern reaches of this Arizona landscape, where the Mohawk Canal and Wellton Mohawk Main Channel drive a highly organized grid of desert agriculture. Small settlements like Asher and Noah punctuate the map along the Southern Pacific railroad line, serving as local hubs in the Mohawk Valley. The transition from the irrigated valley floor to the arid Wellton Mesa is marked by distinctive geological features like Antelope Hill and Radar Hill.

Military and civil infrastructure play a significant role in this 1965 survey, which covers the northern edge of the Luke Air Force Range and a corner of the Yuma Proving Ground. Significant local landmarks include the Wellton Airport, the Antelope Union High Sch, and the historical Radium Hot Springs (Site) near the river. The presence of Graves on Antelope Hill and various Gravel Pits reflects the area's mixed history of early desert life and industrial material extraction.