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1965 Map of Wickenburg SW

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Wickenburg SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Hassayampa River carves a central path through this arid landscape, flanked by the high ridges of the Vulture Mountains and the intricate drainage of the San Domingo Wash. This 1965 survey documents a region defined by its mineral prospects and aviation history, notably featuring the Luke Auxiliary Field No 4 in the southeast corner.

Evidence of early desert industry is scattered throughout the terrain, from the Wolf Mine and Mina in the north to the Smith Mill (Site) along the river. These features, along with a solitary Grave and various corrals, suggest a history of localized cattle ranching and mining operations that relied on sparse water sources like Buckhorn Tank and Hot Spring. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line and a desert Landing Strip illustrate the transport networks connecting this remote Maricopa County territory to the wider world.