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1947 Map of Camp Wood

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Camp Wood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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Prescott National Forest dominates this mid-century survey of Yavapai County, where the landscape is defined by high mesas and a network of remote ranching outposts. The settlement of Camp Wood serves as a central point for the region, supported by the Ranger Guard Sta and the Walnut Cr Ranger Sta. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of Juniper Mesa and Camp Wood Mtn down into the drainages of Walnut Creek and Apache Creek.

A legacy of early Arizona cattle ranching is visible through the numerous named family operations scattered across the forest, including the Seven Up Ranch, Yolo Ranch, and K4 Ranch. These sites are often situated near critical water sources such as Indian Springs or Cottonwood Spr. The intricate topography of ridges and basins, like the Dead Steer Basin, illustrates the isolated character of these upland grazing lands before modern development reached the interior forest.