1954 Map of Prescott

About this map

Prescott National Forest dominates the high-altitude geography of central Arizona on this 1950s survey, revised in the early 1960s. The region exhibits a landscape defined by intensive mining activity and the expansion of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR. Historic copper and gold districts are well-represented by the Bagdad Mine, the Tiger Mine, and the Black Pearl Mine. To the east, the settlement of Jerome clings to the Black Hills above the Verde River valley, while Prescott serves as the regional hub, situated adjacent to the Whipple Military Reservation. The map records a complex network of canyons and mesas, including the Aquarius Cliffs and Juniper Mesa, providing a detailed look at the drainage systems of the Bill Williams River and Santa Maria River before modern development altered these corridors.