1986 Map of Bagdad

About this map

The town of Bagdad serves as the central hub of this Arizona mining landscape, characterized by significant industrial activity and high desert peaks. In the mid-1980s, the terrain is shaped by extensive mining operations, evident in the numerous Mine Shafts, Prospects, and Tailings Ponds that dot the area near Copper Creek. The industrial footprint contrasts with the surrounding high country, where prominent elevations like Lawler Peak and Kimberly Peak overlook the rugged drainage of Bridle Creek. This survey captures a specific moment of expansion, documenting the proximity of residential areas to the large-scale terraforming required by the copper industry, as seen near Copper Creek Mesa and the Airport. From the northern reaches of Hillside to the southern slopes of Miller Mountain, the map details a landscape defined by its mineral wealth and the necessary infrastructure of tanks and four-wheel-drive trails used to navigate the Yavapai County back country.