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1948 Map of Prescott

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Prescott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Prescott townsite and its surrounding ranchlands are depicted here shortly after World War II, showcasing a landscape where military activity, aviation, and traditional mining intersect. The Whipple Military Reservation and the adjacent Yavapai Ind Res anchor the western edge of the map, while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor provides a vital link through Granite Siding and Entro. Significant water infrastructure for the arid environment is visible at Watson L and the Willow Cr Reservoir.

Mineral extraction remains a prominent feature of the local economy, as evidenced by the Iron King Mine and Old Hopkins Mine. The map reveals the early footprint of regional aviation with the Prescott Municipal Airport and its accompanying Airway Beacon. The transition from the rugged canyons of Yaeger Canyon to the broader basins of Chino Valley illustrates the varied topography of Yavapai County during this era of mid-century development.