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1948 Map of Bumblebee
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1948 Map of Bumblebee

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Bradshaw Mts and Black Canyon define this high-desert mining landscape in the late 1940s, a period when the area was largely managed for mineral resources and timber within the Prescott National Forest. Significant mining operations like the Thunderbolt Mine, Howard Silver Mine, and Bi-Metals Mine are peppered throughout the drainages of Sycamore Creek and Castle Creek, highlighting the region's historical reliance on hard-rock extraction. Settlement is sparse, anchored by the namesake village of Bumblebee and the small outpost of Poland, while a network of named gulches and springs like Bill Arp Mine Spr and Goat Spr suggest a reliance on reliable water sources for both livestock and mining operations. The map also captures the early layout of Route 69 as it winds north toward Mayer.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17.94 x 22.01 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain