1973 Map of Clarkdale

About this map

Clarkdale serves as the industrial and residential hub of this region in the early 1970s, shaped significantly by the copper mining economy. The United Verde Mine and its associated infrastructure, including extensive Mill Tailings and Tailings Ponds, dominate the landscape west of the Verde River. The river corridor itself provides a sharp contrast, supporting the Tavasci Marsh and Pecks Lake complex. Cultural and historical sites are well-preserved, featuring the ancient Ruins of Tuzigoot Nat Mon and the Camp Verde Indian Res. Transport is defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and an old grade that winds through the hills. This survey reveals a landscape where federal lands like the Prescott National Forest and Coconino National Forest meet the heavy industrial footprint of the Verde Valley.