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1948 Map of Kirkland

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Kirkland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Prescott National Forest lands dominate this mid-century Yavapai County survey, documenting a landscape defined by rugged canyons and a legacy of mining. The southern portion of the map is centered on Walnut Grove, where the Walnut Grove School served a community of ranchers and miners along the banks of Hassayampa Creek. Notable agricultural outposts like T K Bar Ranch and the Carter Ranch are situated near the creek, illustrating the early 20th-century dependence on reliable water sources in the high desert.

Mining activity is well-represented through the presence of the Climax Mine, Copper Crown Mine, and Big Rebel Mine, which are scattered among prominent terrain features such as Quartz Mtn and Black Mtn. The survey also marks established settlements like Wilhoit and Glen Oaks along the Third Standard Parallel North. Numerous natural springs, including Government Spr and Moores Spr, highlight the critical water infrastructure required for both livestock and mineral extraction during this era.