1948 Map of Prescott

About this map

The high desert and mountain transition of Central Arizona is documented here following World War II, centered on the historic city of Prescott. This landscape reflects a complex layering of land use, from the Whipple Military Reservation and Yavapai Ind Res to the emerging aviation infrastructure at Ernest A Love Municipal Airfield. Water management is prominent, shown through the Agua Fria River and the reservoirs at Willow Cr Reservoir and Watson Lake Reservoir. The map illustrates a transportation-driven economy where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad serves northern outposts like Chino Valley and Granite Siding. Mining history remains visible at the Old Hopkins Mine, while the southern reaches are dominated by the timber and recreation lands of the Prescott National Forest.