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1964 Map of Wickenburg

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Wickenburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Hassayampa River valley serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey of the Arizona desert, where the settlement of Wickenburg sits at the junction of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and multiple drainage systems. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the Vulture Mountains to the west and the Wickenburg Mountains to the east. Local life is anchored by infrastructure like the Hospital, High Sch, and the Ramuda Ranch Landing Strip, while the community of Allah and Palm Lake sit further downstream.

Industrial activity is evident in the surrounding peaks, with the Dragon Mine near San Domingo Peak and the Mammoth Span Mine located to the south. These sites, reached by routes like Constellation Road, highlight the area's long-standing connection to mineral extraction. The map also records early recreational developments, including a Trailer Park and Roadside Park along the river's edge, illustrating how the region's geography dictated both settlement and travel.