1944 Map of Clarkdale

About this map

Industrial and copper mining history dominates this 1944 survey of the Verde Valley, where the extensive workings of the United Verde Mine and the Daisy Mine define the landscape around Jerome. The map traces the critical infrastructure of the era, from the Hopewell Tunnel to the massive Smelter located just north of the company town of Clarkdale. The Santa Fe Railroad winds along the Verde River, connecting these mining hubs to Perkinsville in the northwest. Away from the industrial centers, the map documents a network of cattle tanks and trails, such as the Packard Trail, cutting through the Prescott National Forest and Kaibab National Forest. Cultural preservation is also noted at Tuzigoot Nat Mon, overlooking the river near Pecks Lake, providing a look at the intersection of ancient history and modern industry.