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1974 Map of Cordes Junction

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Agua Fria River carves a central path through this Yavapai County landscape, where the high desert meets the southern reaches of the Prescott National Forest. In the mid-1970s, Cordes Junction stands as a pivotal transit node, marked by the intersection of major thoroughfares and the Bloody Basin Interchange. The topography is defined by significant elevations like Sycamore Mesa and Perry Mesa, separated by a network of drainage systems including Big Bug Creek and Badger Spring Wash.

Evidence of human activity is scattered across the terrain, from the Horseshoe Ranch to various unnamed Mines and prospects. A Landing Strip and a Radio Tower indicate the area's mid-century utility, while numerous Jeep Trails provide access to the more remote sections of Bloody Basin and Cactus Basin. The presence of a Gaging Station on the river underscores the importance of water management in this arid environment.