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1948 Map of Mayer

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

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Mining operations dominate the landscape of the Prescott National Forest in this post-war survey. Significant industrial activity is clustered along the western ridges, featuring the Blue Bell Mine, Binghamton Mine, and the notable Tallest Stack near the Red Tank Mine. These operations were served by the At & SF RR, which connects the settlements of Mayer and Cleator. The presence of numerous specialized claims like the Pick & Drill Mine and Hidden Treasure Peak suggests a period of intensive mineral exploration and extraction.

The eastern portion of the quadrangle transitions to a more pastoral character along the Agua Fria River and Big Bug Creek. Here, family-named properties like the Griffin and Bennett Ranch and Burmister Ranch are established near vital water sources such as Turner Spring and Stoddard Spr. The terrain varies from the depths of Crazy Basin to the heights of Copper Mtn and Estler Peak, illustrating the complex geography that both challenged and supported the region's ranching and mining economies.