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1974 Map of Cleator

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Cleator
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Mining operations and early transportation routes define this portion of the Prescott National Forest in Yavapai County. The settlement of Cleator serves as a focal point, surrounded by a high concentration of hard-rock prospects and developed shafts including the Golden Turkey Mine, the French Lilly Mine, and the Blue Bell Mine. These sites, often located along drainages like Turkey Creek and Crazy Basin Creek, reflect the area's intense mineral exploration history.

Evidence of historical infrastructure is visible in the Old Railroad Grade winding through the northern canyons, past features like the Upper RR Tank and Lower RR Tank. To the east, the settlement of Cordes is situated near Antelope Creek, featuring a Landing Strip and proximity to Cordes Peak. This landscape transitions from the higher elevations of Townsend Butte down into the rugged washes of Bumble Bee Creek and Government Spring Wash.