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1891 Map of Chino

Name: 1891 Topographic Map of Chino
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1891
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1891

About this map

The Beale Wagon road traces a historic path across the Colorado Plateau, serving as a vital predecessor to the modern transportation corridors in this high-desert region. At the time of this 1891 survey, the Atlantic and Pacific RR had established a firm presence, with several stops including Crookton, Pineveta, and Ash Fork providing essential nodes for commerce and travel. The terrain is marked by prominent volcanic and geologic landmarks such as Bill Williams Mt, Mt Sitgreaves, and the striking Aubrey Cliffs to the west.

Water sources are scarce but critical to the settlement pattern, as seen with isolated sites like Garland Ranch in the Chino Valley and various watering points like Wagathile Tank and Kerlin Well. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the deep incisions of Cataract Creek, while the southern reaches descend into the Williamson Valley. This edition documents the early infrastructure of Yavapai and Coconino counties before the arrival of the modern highway system, focusing on canyon passages like Johnson Cañon and Picacho Cañon.