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1949 Map of Iron Springs

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Iron Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor defines the lower elevations of this high-desert terrain, connecting the settlement of Skull Valley to the winding mountain passes above. This late-1940s survey reveals a landscape of cattle ranching and mineral exploration within the Prescott National Forest, where working cattle operations like Bar U Bar Ranch and Rancho Moano coexist with mining sites such as the Boston-Arizona Mine and Golden Star Mine.

Notable landmarks include the Granite Basin Recreation Area and the high point of Granite Mountain, surrounded by numerous named springs such as Cedar Spr and Sheep Spr that were vital for local livestock. The map also documents institutional presence in the backcountry, including the Tonto Springs Ranger Sta and the Willow Ranger Sta, alongside recreational and community markers like Iron Springs and the Cem near the railway.