1947 Map of Prescott

About this map

Prescott serves as the focal point of this postwar study, revealing a settlement pattern deeply influenced by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the surrounding Prescott National Forest. The map documents a diverse mix of land uses, from the Whipple Military Reservation and the Yavapai Ind Res to the early development of Chino Valley and Miller Valley. Water management is prominent through features like the Chino Valley Irrigation Ditch and reservoirs such as Watson L and Willow Cr Reservoir. Industrial and navigational landmarks, including the Old Hopkins Mine and the Airway Beacon near Prescott Municipal Airport, highlight the region's mid-century economic activities. The transition from the high-desert plains of the Gila and Salt River Meridian to the volcanic prominence of Glassford Hill is clearly delineated.