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2021 Map of Prescott

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Prescott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Prescott serves as the central hub of this Arizona landscape, where urban development meets the expansive boundaries of the Prescott National Forest. The map documents a significant concentration of historical and institutional sites, including the Yavapai County Courthouse and the expansive grounds of Fort Whipple. The area's legacy of memory and service is visible through several major burial grounds, such as the Prescott National Cem and the Arizona Pioneers Home Cem.

Water management and recreation define the northern reaches of the quadrangle, anchored by Willow Creek Reservoir and Watson Lake, both bordered by the distinctive formations of the Granite Dells. The transition from the settled streets of Miller Valley and Juniper Heights to the higher elevations of Badger Mtn and Glassford Hill illustrates the region's topographical complexity. Educational institutions like Yavapai College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University appear alongside evidence of industrial activity at the New Fairgrounds Pit.