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2012 Map of Iron Springs

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Iron Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The mountain community of Iron Springs serves as a focal point for this survey of the Prescott National Forest area, where high-altitude geography meets mid-century recreational development. The map details a landscape of seasonal and year-round enclaves, from the Granite Basin Summer Homes near Granite Basin Lake to the residential clusters of Highland Pines and Highland Park. This era of the region’s history is marked by its concentration of youth and organizational retreats, including the Willow Spring Girl Scout Camp, Saint James Camp, and the El Burrito Childrens Camp.

Tracing the terrain from Thumb Butte to the heights of Sierra Prieta, the document highlights the transition from traditional rail-supported locations like Doce Siding to an extensive network of forest roads such as Thumb Butte Rd. Water sources remain critical landmarks for navigation and local history, evidenced by the numerous named springs like Backman Flat Spring and Contreras Spring that dot the drainages of Iron Springs Wash and Willow Cr.