1967 Map of Wikieup

About this map

The Big Sandy River cuts a wide, braided path through the center of this Mohave County landscape, defining the layout of ranching and transit in the late 1960s. The settlement of Wikieup sits along the western bank, supported by infrastructure like a Landing Strip and a roadside Rest Area. The map reveals the practical necessities of desert life, from a Cem located near the riverbanks to family-named outposts like Hopewell Ranch and Meduele Ranch. Numerous ephemeral drainages, including Bitter Creek, Sycamore Creek, and Bronco Wash, feed into the river valley from the surrounding heights. Industrial activity is noted by several Borrow Pits and a Borrow Pit near the river, while a Jeep Trail navigates the more difficult terrain to the east, past landmarks like Cofer Hot Spring.