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1959 Map of Prescott

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Prescott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Prescott and the surrounding copper-rich highlands of Yavapai County appear here during a period of significant post-war industrial activity. The landscape is defined by its mining heritage, anchored by the massive Bagdad operations and the Iron King Mine near Humboldt. These industrial hubs are linked by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, which snakes through the high desert terrain to serve remote settlements like Hillside and Kirkland.

Beyond the municipal centers of Cottonwood, Clarkdale, and the mountain town of Jerome, the map reveals a sparsely populated ranching and educational network. Rural life is evidenced by the Bland School, Peoples Valley School, and large landholdings such as Fain Ranch and Oaks and Willows Ranch. Natural water features like the Verde River and the Hassayampa River provide the vital lifeblood for this arid region, while the Willow Creek Reservoir marks modern water management near the county seat.