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1970 Map of Yucca

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Yucca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The high desert of the Sacramento Valley dominates this 1970 survey, where the settlement of Yucca serves as a primary transit point. Situated between the Black Mountains to the west and the expansive Dutch Flat to the southeast, the landscape is defined by its infrastructure. Major transportation arteries like the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Grade and the West Yucca Interchange illustrate the area's role as a logistical corridor through Mohave County.

Further south, the small siding of Haviland and the named area of Illavar appear along the rail lines and utility routes, including a prominent Pipeline and a Compressor Sta. The eastern edge of the map identifies an Automotive Proving Ground, signaling the region's industrial utility. Numerous Prospect locations and Drill Holes are scattered throughout the western foothills, reflecting the persistent mineral exploration characteristic of this Arizona terrain.