1949 Map of Mayer

About this map

Mayer and the neighboring settlements of Cordes and Cleator anchor this survey of Yavapai County, highlighting a landscape defined by ranching and hard-rock mining. The Agua Fria River cuts through the territory, flanked by a dense network of mineral claims that drove the local economy in the mid-20th century. Notable operations like the Blue Bell Mine, Golden Turkey Mine, and St Johns Mine are mapped alongside the At&SF RR, which provided the vital transportation link for ore and supplies. Beyond the industrial sites, family-named locales such as the Griffin and Bennett Ranch and El Rancho del Rosas reveal the domestic footprint of the era. The presence of a small Cem near Mayer and various Corral sites underscore the dual nature of this high-desert region as both a mining hub and a ranching frontier.