1892 Map of Prescott

About this map

Prescott serves as the central hub of this late-19th-century reconnaissance, situated just east of the critical military outpost at Fort Whipple. The landscape is dominated by the complex interplay of high valleys and prominent ranges, including the Bradshaw Mountains and the Santa Maria Mountains. The settlement pattern reflects the era’s mining and ranching foundations, with isolated outposts like Bumble-bee, Stanton, and Marysville dotting the terrain. Drainage systems like the Hassayampa River and Agua Fria provided essential water in this arid territory, while the expansive Tusayan National Forest and Prescott National Forest define the protected timberlands. The survey, conducted in 1885, captures the region's geography before modern development, preserving the locations of family-named landmarks such as Del Pasco Mt and Wassons Peak alongside early valley settlements like Skull Valley and Peeples Valley.