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1973 Map of Prescott Valley South

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Prescott Valley South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Prescott Valley appears here in the early 1970s, showcasing a burgeoning suburban layout defined by streets like Spouse Drive and Navajo Drive north of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line. This residential expansion contrasts sharply with the industrial and natural landscapes just to the south. The center of the map is dominated by the Doodlebug Diggings along Lynx Creek, a landscape of gravel pits and tailings that points to the area's significant placer mining history.

Transitioning into the Prescott National Forest, the terrain rises toward Spud Mountain. This southern portion is dotted with essential water sources for ranching and forest management, such as Charcoal Spring and White Horse Tank. Near the southeastern corner, the Iron King Mine marks a notable point of heavy industry, while landmarks like The Castle and the local Lake Valley Sch provide specific touchpoints for local genealogists and historians tracing the community's mid-century growth.