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1973 Map of Cottonwood

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Cottonwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Mining operations and high-altitude forest lands dominate this 1973 survey of the Verde Valley. The industrial footprint of the copper boom remains highly visible near Jerome, where a complex network of shafts and infrastructure including the Verde Central Shaft, Gadsden Shaft, and Verde Combination Shaft dot the slopes of the Black Hills. This vertical landscape contrasts sharply with the growing valley floor at Cottonwood, which features contemporary developments like the Cottonwood Airport, a Trailer Park, and the Mingus Union High Sch.

The western portion of the map climbs into the Prescott National Forest, reaching the summit of Mingus Mountain. This area is marked by numerous springs such as Blowout Spring and Twin Springs, alongside the Mingus Mountain Recreation Area. Scattered prospects and smaller claims like the Brindle Pup Mine indicate the persistent search for mineral wealth throughout the rugged canyons of Black Canyon and Gaddes Canyon.