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1926 Map of Wellton

Name: 1926 Topographic Map of Wellton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary artery for settlement through this desert landscape, connecting the railroad towns of Wellton, Adonde, and Tacna. Situated in the Gila Valley, these communities developed around the critical infrastructure of the rail line and the Gila River. The map highlights the early 20th-century reliance on irrigation and basic utilities, noted by features like the Antelope Canal and the functional Gas and Water Road.

Topography is defined by the surrounding high ground, including the Muggins Mountains to the north and the Wellton Hills and Gila Mountains to the south. Notable landmarks like Antelope Hill and Antelope Bridge mark significant points along the river, while the presence of Radium Hot Springs suggests the area's geothermal activity. Further south, the terrain descends into the arid expanse of the Lechuguilla Desert.