1974 Map of Battle Flat

About this map

The Bradshaw Mountains of Yavapai County define this high-elevation landscape within the Prescott National Forest. In the mid-1970s, the terrain was heavily marked by its mineral wealth, with numerous working and inactive sites including the Tuscumbia Mine, Peck Mine, and De Soto Mine. These locations, often accessed by the historic Senator Highway or more precarious routes like the Pack Trail, tell a story of hard-rock extraction and mountain commerce. The map reveals a sophisticated water management system for a mountain region, cataloging dozens of named tanks such as Brady Butte Tank and Crooked Leg Tank necessary for maintaining livestock or operations. From the high peaks of Tuscumbia Mtn down to the creek beds of Wolf Creek and Middleton Creek, the map serves as a primary record of the Gila and Salt River Meridian's rugged interior.