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1969 Map of Crown King

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Crown King
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The settlement of Crown King and its surrounding mining districts define this 1969 survey of the Bradshaw Mountains. This high-altitude landscape is densely concentrated with the remains of a late 19th-century gold and silver boom, featuring a complex network of pack trails and jeep roads connecting historic sites like the Gladiator Mine, Oro Belle Mine, and Standard Mine. The presence of the Bradshaw City (Site) and its corresponding Bradshaw City Cem provides a clear view of the area's transition from a bustling mining hub to a more seasonal and recreational character within the Prescott National Forest.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid terrain, with numerous springs such as Wild Pigeon Spring and Copper Basin Spring supporting both early industrial activity and later forest service infrastructure. To the south, the Horsethief Basin area shows a shift toward recreation with the Horsethief Lake and several campgrounds like Kentuck Spring Campground, monitored from the Horsethief Lookout Tower.