1967 Map of Wikieup NW

About this map

High peaks and isolated water sources define this 1960s desert landscape in Mohave County. Prominent summits like Aubrey Peak and Groom Peak tower over a network of intermittent drainage systems, including the steep-walled Devils Canyon and the winding Natural Corrals Wash. The map records a series of essential improvements in this arid ranching country, from the Beevers Well and Greenwood Well to the specialized Devils Canyon Well and Donegay Well. These scattered points of water represent the lifeline for livestock and human activity across Shannon Basin. Evidence of earlier resource exploration is visible at a single Prospect located near Stove Spring Canyon. The presence of several Corrals and a sparse network of Jeep Trails underscores the seasonal and rugged nature of land use in this territory before the further expansion of regional infrastructure.