1939 Map of Cave Creek

About this map

Cavecreek and the high desert of the Tonto National Forest are documented here during the late 1920s and 1930s. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of the Verde River, Cave Creek, and New River, where early ranching and mining shaped the remote topography. Ranching life is particularly visible through properties such as the Cartwright Ranch and Lewis Ranch, while the Spur Cross Dude Ranch marks the era's growing interest in western recreation. For genealogists and mining historians, the location of the Mormon Girl Mine and the Ashdale Ranger Sta provide specific points of reference for early twentieth-century activity. The map traces the county line between Yavapai and Maricopa, showing a network of primitive roads reaching toward Seven Springs and various forest service recreation areas.