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1954 Map of Prescott

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Prescott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Bradshaw Mountains and the mining-rich highlands of central Arizona dominate this mid-century topographic record. Centered on Prescott, the map highlights a landscape defined by its mineral wealth and the infrastructure built to extract it. Major operations like the Bagdad Mine, United Verde Mine, and Iron King Mine are prominent, alongside smaller historic workings such as the Octave Mine and Blue Bell Mine. These industrial hubs are connected by the A.T. & S.F. Ry. and a network of highways including U.S. 89 and Ariz. 69.

The survey captures the region before the modern expansion of the Verde Valley, showing settlements like Jerome, Clarkdale, and Camp Verde in their post-war configuration. Beyond the towns, the vast reaches of the Prescott National Forest and Coconino National Forest contrast with the arid stretches of the Butler Valley and Cactus Plain. Strategic locations such as the Whipple Military Reservation and remote stops like Bumble Bee and Skull Valley provide essential points of reference for local historians tracing the development of Yavapai County.