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1950 Map of Prescott

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Prescott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The copper mining and ranching heart of Yavapai County is documented in this mid-century survey, centered on the steep slopes of the Black Mountain range. High-altitude mining centers like Jerome and the United Verde Mine dominate the eastern reaches, while remote western outposts such as Bagdad and Boriana illustrate the industrial push into the high desert. The map captures a transition period for several small settlements, including Clemenceau and the agricultural pocket of Chino Valley.

Transport is defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, which links sidings like Granite Siding and Perkinsville to the larger economy. Beyond the mines, the landscape is punctuated by essential rural infrastructure, from the Bland School to the Camp Wood Ranger Station. The drainage of the Verde River and the Hassayampa River provide the critical water sources for this varied terrain, which stretches from the Buckskin Mountains to the timbered heights of the Prescott National Forest.