1966 Map of Whitlock Mts. NE

About this map

Hackberry Ranch serves as a lone hub of settlement within this arid landscape of the mid-1960s, situated at the confluence of several primitive transportation routes. The terrain is defined by the sharp rise of the Whitlock Mountains to the west and the high summit of Ash Peak in the northeast, both of which overlook the broad expanse of the Whitlock Valley. This survey captures a highly specialized water-management network essential for cattle ranching in the high desert, evidenced by numerous named catchments such as Soapweed Tank, Bat Tank, and Mud Tank. Drainage patterns like Whitlock Wash and Hot Well Draw dictate the local geography, while a prominent Pipeline and various Jeep Trails indicate the modern infrastructure of the era cutting across the traditional open range.