Old Maps of Wickenburg, Arizona for Metal Detecting

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Wickenburg, AZ maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Prescott
    1887 Map of Prescott
    1887 Prescott
    1887 Print · USGS
    The central Arizona highlands appear in the territorial era, showing the early development of mining and military outposts. Genealogists can trace family-named sites and vanished camps like Big Bug, Stanton, and the original site of Walnut Grove.

  2. 1892 Map of Prescott, 1898 Print
    1892 Map of Prescott, 1898 Print
    1892 Prescott
    1898 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona in the late nineteenth century was a territory defined by remote mining camps and military outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace early routes between Prescott and Jerome, locating vanished names like Meersville and Bumble-bee.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1903 Map of Congress, 1962 Print
    1903 Map of Congress, 1962 Print
    1903 Congress
    1962 Print · USGS
    Yavapai County's high desert mining camps and cattle ranches are captured here at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail-and-mine economy through sites like Congress Junction, Octave, and the Walnut Grove Dam.

  4. 1904 Map of Congress
    1904 Map of Congress
    1904 Congress
    1904 Print · USGS
    Arizona's mining heartland in Yavapai County comes alive during this early boom era. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Congress Junction, the bustling Congress Mine, and the legendary gold camp at Stanton along the Hassayampa River.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Wagoner, 1959 Print
    1947 Map of Wagoner, 1959 Print
    1947 Wagoner
    1959 Print · USGS
    Yavapai County ranching country is captured here in the late 1940s as modern aviation began to reach remote outposts. Genealogists and historians can locate family holdings at the Diamond 2 Ranch and Cooper Ranch or trace old trails near Wagoner and Minnehaha Flat.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Wagoner
    1948 Map of Wagoner
    1948 Wagoner
    1948 Print · USGS
    Ranching life in Yavapai County takes center stage in the late 1940s, showing a remote landscape defined by the Hassayampa River. Genealogists and historians can locate old outposts like Wagoner and Minnehaha or trace family landmarks like the Cooper Ranch.

  7. 1950 Map of Wagoner
    1950 Map of Wagoner
    1950 Wagoner
    1950 Print · USGS
    Yavapai County ranching life is preserved in this mid-century survey of the Arizona interior as it appeared just after the war. Researchers can trace the layout of the Diamond 2 Ranch, the isolated settlement of Minnehaha, and the winding course of the Hassayampa River.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1950 Map of Prescott, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Prescott, 1951 Print
    1950 Prescott
    1951 Print · USGS
    Arizona's mining and ranching frontiers were in full operation during the early fifties, from the vertical streets of Jerome to the remote western desert. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life via the Bland School, the United Verde Mine, and stops along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

  9. 1954 Map of Prescott, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Prescott, 1963 Print
    1954 Prescott
    1963 Print · USGS
    Yavapai County mining and ranching districts are shown in high detail during the mid-twentieth century. Researchers can trace the legacy of remote camps and transport hubs like Swansea, Octave, and the Bagdad Mine along the desert rail lines.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Phoenix, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Phoenix, 1964 Print
    1954 Phoenix
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Arizona is captured here as the Phoenix metropolitan area begins its rapid expansion into the surrounding desert. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of agricultural hubs like Buckeye and Tolleson, or locate remote landmarks like the Vulture Mine and Nottbusch Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Phoenix
    1957 Map of Phoenix
    1957 Phoenix
    1957 Print · USGS
    Greater Phoenix and the central Arizona desert during the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of growing suburbs and active desert mines. Researchers can trace the legacy of local landmarks like Wickenburg Prison, the Vulture Mine, and the Tonopah Post Office.

  12. 1958 Map of Prescott
    1958 Map of Prescott
    1958 Prescott
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona's rugged mining and ranching corridors come alive in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote Trout Creek School, the mining operations at Jerome, and the rail stops at Skull Valley and Kirkland.

  13. 1958 Map of Phoenix
    1958 Map of Phoenix
    1958 Phoenix
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Phoenix Valley enters a period of postwar expansion, where desert irrigation meets massive military aviation footprints. Trace the development of Phoenix and Glendale alongside the legendary Vulture Mine and the auxiliary runways of Luke Air Force Base.

  14. 1959 Map of Prescott
    1959 Map of Prescott
    1959 Prescott
    1959 Print · USGS
    Yavapai County and the central Arizona highlands come alive in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of mountain mining towns and forest outposts. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of the United Verde Mine, follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rails, and locate remote settlements like Swansea or Skull Valley.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1960 Map of Prescott
    1960 Map of Prescott
    1960 Prescott
    1960 Print · USGS
    Yavapai County and the surrounding high-desert mining districts are captured here during a period of steady industrial and rail activity. Researchers can trace the routes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and locate historic sites like the United Verde Mine and Bland School.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1960 Map of Phoenix
    1960 Map of Phoenix
    1960 Phoenix
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of rapid suburban growth alongside enduring desert mining and ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Vicksburg Junction and Waddell, or locate the Vulture Mine and early sites like Agua Fria School.

  17. 1961 Map of Vulture Mountains, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Vulture Mountains, 1963 Print
    1961 Vulture Mountains
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Arizona desert around Wickenburg reveals its deep mining history and railroad heritage during the early 1960s. Researchers can locate the famed Vulture Mine, trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line, and find the Wickenburg Massacre Historical Monument.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1964 Map of Wickenburg, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Wickenburg, 1965 Print
    1964 Wickenburg
    1965 Print · USGS
    Wickenburg and the surrounding desert peaks were defined by the rail and river corridors of the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad past Allah, locate the Dragon Mine, or find the Remuda Ranch Landing Strip.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1965 Map of Prescott
    1965 Map of Prescott
    1965 Prescott
    1965 Print · USGS
    Arizona's mining heartland is captured during the mid-sixties, from the copper mines of Jerome to the cattle country of Williamson Valley Wash. Genealogists and historians can trace old mining camps at Octave and Stanton or the historic Whipple Military Reservation.

  20. 1969 Map of Phoenix, 1970 Print
    1969 Map of Phoenix, 1970 Print
    1969 Phoenix
    1970 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona is seen at a technological turning point in the late sixties, using Apollo 9 space photography to map the desert landscape. Researchers can trace the growth of Sun City, locate old workings at Vulture Mine, and follow the Gila River past Buckeye.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1969 Map of Flores, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Flores, 1972 Print
    1969 Flores
    1972 Print · USGS
    Yavapai County during the late sixties shows a landscape where rail and aviation meet the high desert. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line through Flores and locate regional landmarks like Moreton Airport and Black Hill.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1969 Map of Sam Powell Peak, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Sam Powell Peak, 1972 Print
    1969 Sam Powell Peak
    1972 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Yavapai County is captured here in the late sixties, revealing a landscape defined by mining prospects and cattle fencing. Researchers can trace the rugged network of pack trails leading to the Mistake Mine, Oro Grande Mine, and the Sand Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1971 Map of Phoenix
    1971 Map of Phoenix
    1971 Phoenix
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona at the start of the seventies shows a desert metropolis expanding toward the Sun Valley retirement boom. Trace the growth of Sun City and Glendale, or locate remote historic sites like the Vulture Gold Mine and Nottbusch Cemetery.

  24. 1981 Map of Bradshaw Mts, 1996 Print
    1981 Map of Bradshaw Mts, 1996 Print
    1981 Bradshaw Mts
    1996 Print · USGS
    Yavapai County during the early 1980s reveals a high-desert landscape shaped by mining camps and the winding Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites like the Crown King Mine and remote settlements such as Bumble Bee and Cleator.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1988 Map of Phoenix North, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Phoenix North, 1989 Print
    1988 Phoenix North
    1989 Print · USGS
    North of Phoenix in the late eighties, the desert landscape transitions from the mining heritage of Wickenburg to the burgeoning suburbs of the valley. Trace the paths of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway or locate old operations like the Vulture Mine.
    2 unique versions available

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