Old Maps of Yavapai County, Arizona for Metal Detecting

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Yavapai County, AZ maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Diamond Creek
    1886 Map of Diamond Creek
    1886 Diamond Creek
    1886 Print · USGS
    Mohave County was a land of expanding rails and rugged canyon rims in the mid-1880s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad and locate frontier sites like Old Hackberry, American Flag Mine, and Camp Willow Grove.

  2. 1886 Map of Chino
    1886 Map of Chino
    1886 Chino
    1886 Print · USGS
    The northern Arizona frontier comes to life in the 1880s as the rail line pushes across the high desert and mountain plateaus. Researchers can trace early water sources and settlements like Garland Ranch, Kerlin Well, and the historic Beale Wagon road.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1887 Map of Verde
    1887 Map of Verde
    1887 Verde
    1887 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona at the height of the territorial era is defined by the military presence at Fort Verde and the ranching settlements below the Mogollon Mesa. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early foundations of Payson, Pine, and Strawberry or locate landmarks like Montezuma Well and Natural Bridge.

  4. 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.

  5. 1891 Map of Chino
    1891 Map of Chino
    1891 Chino
    1891 Print · USGS
    In the high country of northern Arizona during the late nineteenth century, the arrival of the railroad began to reshape the old frontier. Trace the route of the historic Beale Wagon road and find early mountain settlements and rail stops like Ash Fork, Williams, and Garland Ranch.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1892 Map of Verde
    1892 Map of Verde
    1892 Verde
    1892 Print · USGS
    Arizona's territorial frontier is captured in the late nineteenth century as the first ranching and military outposts emerged. Trace the earliest layouts of Payson, Fort Verde, and Strawberry alongside landmarks like Montezuma Well and Natural Bridge.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1892 Map of Diamond Creek
    1892 Map of Diamond Creek
    1892 Diamond Creek
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Arizona comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey during the height of the steam rail era. Genealogists and historians can trace the early path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad and locate vanished outposts like Camp Willow Grove, Cottonwood Station, and Old Hackberry.
    6 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1903 Map of Bradshaw Mountains
    1903 Map of Bradshaw Mountains
    1903 Bradshaw Mountains
    1903 Print · USGS
    Arizona's mining heartland comes into focus during the territorial era as high-altitude camps and smelters reached their peak. Trace the early footprints of Crown King, Walker, and Tiptop alongside the winding route of the Prescott and Eastern R.R.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 1905 Map of Jerome
    1905 Map of Jerome
    1905 Jerome
    1905 Print · USGS
    Arizona's copper mining and ranching frontiers come to life in this early century survey of the Verde Valley. Trace the narrow-gauge United Verde and Pacific RR as it climbs toward Jerome, or locate family-named sites like Carter's Ranch and Perkins Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1907 Map of Roosevelt, 1956 Print
    1907 Map of Roosevelt, 1956 Print
    1907 Roosevelt
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona at the birth of the reclamation era centers on the engineering of the Roosevelt Dam and the waters of the Salt River. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous early family holdings like Clanton's Ranch, the stage stop at Schells Station, and the remote settlement of Apacheria.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1909 Map of Four Peaks
    1909 Map of Four Peaks
    1909 Four Peaks
    1909 Print · USGS
    The central Arizona wilderness at the start of the century reveals a land of isolated ranching outposts and rugged mountain passes. Researchers can trace the early cattle frontier at Sunflower Ranch, find the original Mormon Flats, and locate the historic Schells Station.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1912 Map of Roosevelt
    1912 Map of Roosevelt
    1912 Roosevelt
    1912 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona is captured here during the transformative years following the completion of the Roosevelt Dam. You can trace early ranching homesteads such as Clines Ranch and Howell's Ranch or locate the site of Schell's Station.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1922 Map of Williams
    1922 Map of Williams
    1922 Williams
    1922 Print · USGS
    Northern Arizona's high plateau during the early 1920s reveals a landscape of forestry and rail expansion. Trace early ranger stations and small rail stops like Fairview, Meath, and the Wood Spur logging line.

  17. 1923 Map of Camp Verde
    1923 Map of Camp Verde
    1923 Camp Verde
    1923 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona's river valleys and high plateaus appear here during the early twenties, showing the region's shift toward tourism and settlement. Trace the routes to Montezuma Castle Nat Monument or locate early sites like Cornville and Aultman.

  18. 1923 Map of Signal
    1923 Map of Signal
    1923 Signal
    1923 Print · USGS
    Western Arizona in the early twenties was a landscape of isolated mining camps and vital desert springs. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of early settlements like Signal and Swansea or locate remote outposts such as Owen and Butler well.

  19. 1929 Map of Turret Peak, 1958 Print
    1929 Map of Turret Peak, 1958 Print
    1929 Turret Peak
    1958 Print · USGS
    Yavapai County ranching and mining reach their peak in the late twenties along the winding Verde River. Researchers can trace the legacy of early families and industrial ventures at the United Arizona Mine, Brown Springs Ranch, and Anchor Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1930 Map of Cave Creek, 1959 Print
    1930 Map of Cave Creek, 1959 Print
    1930 Cave Creek
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Cave Creek and Verde River backcountry comes alive in this survey from the era of guest ranches and remote outposts. Researchers can locate early family homesteads like Lewis Ranch, trace the route to the Mormon Girl Mine, or find the original Spur Cross Dude Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1932 Map of Camp Verde, 1959 Print
    1932 Map of Camp Verde, 1959 Print
    1932 Camp Verde
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Verde Valley and the Mogollon Rim are documented here in the early 1930s, showing a landscape of remote cattle ranches and historic ruins. Researchers can trace early schools and homesteads like Red Rock Sch, Middle Verde, and Indian Gardens alongside Montezuma Well.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1933 Map of Turret Peak
    1933 Map of Turret Peak
    1933 Turret Peak
    1933 Print · USGS
    Arizona's central highlands come alive in the 1930s as a land of remote mining claims and isolated ranching outposts. Trace the early copper industry at the Copper Queen Mine and Rosalie Mine, or locate family sites like the Dugan Ranch and Dugas near the Verde River.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1936 Map of Camp Verde
    1936 Map of Camp Verde
    1936 Camp Verde
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Verde Valley and Red Rock country are captured in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of pioneer ranches and ancient ruins. Researchers can locate the early footprints of Sedona and Camp Verde, alongside remote landmarks like Montezuma Castle National Monument and the Stoneman Lake area.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1936 Map of Payson
    1936 Map of Payson
    1936 Payson
    1936 Print · USGS
    The high-desert ranches and rugged mining claims of Gila County are captured here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can locate early family homesteads like the Seventy-Six Ranch and remote school sites such as Gisela Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1939 Map of Cave Creek
    1939 Map of Cave Creek
    1939 Cave Creek
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Cave Creek area in the late thirties is a landscape of working cattle ranches and early desert tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named outposts like Sears Kay Ranch and Browns Ranch or the historic Mormon Girl Mine.
    3 unique versions available

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