1979 Map of Jerome Canyon

About this map

The American Ranch (Site) serves as a notable historical marker within this high-desert landscape, situated along the Williamson Valley Road. The topography is dominated by the massive profile of Granite Mountain and the steep slopes of Table Mtn, with much of the southwestern quadrant protected as part of the Prescott National Forest. This 1970s survey captures a transition in land use, where rugged livestock grazing and resource extraction are evidenced by scattered prospects, several corrals, and numerous livestock watering points like Stringfield Tank and Shroder Tank. The transportation network is defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cutting through the northwest corner, while the interior remains accessible primarily via a network of pack trails and jeep trails crossing through Blair Pass. Numerous natural water sources, including Tin Trough Spring and Cedar Spring, indicate the vital locations where water was accessible in this arid environment.