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1949 Map of Clark Ranch

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Clark Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Clark Ranch and the nearby Clark School anchor this desert landscape just east of the San Pedro River. The territory is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including Copper Creek, Mulberry Wash, and Scanlon Wash, which carve through the high-relief terrain towards the river valley. The presence of a Smelter and the Bunker Hill Road reflects the area's mid-century industrial and transport activity, supporting local operations that relied on the region's mineral resources.

Water is the vital commodity here, evidenced by numerous named wells and springs. Distinctive geothermal features such as the Artesian Well (Hot) and Artesian Well (Warm) suggest a unique subsurface environment. The map also records several family-named washes, such as James Wash and Gust Wash, providing specific points of reference for genealogists tracing property and residency patterns in post-war Pinal County.