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1981 Map of Bradshaw Mts

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Bradshaw Mts
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

The Bradshaw Mountains dominate this central Arizona landscape, a region deeply defined by its mining heritage and rugged topography during the late twentieth century. Mining operations like the Monte Cristo Mine, Golden Turkey Mine, and Tip Top Mine are scattered across the high country, illustrating the enduring legacy of mineral extraction in Yavapai County. The network of small settlements such as Crown King, Bumble Bee, and Skull Valley are connected by a mix of early desert roads and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, which skirts the western edge of the mountains through Hillside.

Water sources are vital to the area’s layout, with the Hassayampa River and Agua Fria River carving significant drainage patterns through the Prescott National Forest. The transition from the high peaks of Mount Union to the lower desert floor near Aguila showcases the varied environments of the Arizona interior. This survey captures a moment when traditional mountain industries and modern infrastructure like Interstate 17 coexisted alongside long-established ranching outposts and remote mountain camps.