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1960 Map of Prescott

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Prescott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Prescott serves as the central hub of this 1960 regional survey, showing a landscape defined by mining operations and the expansion of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The industrial legacy of the region is evident through the presence of the United Verde Mine near Jerome and the Iron King Mine south of Humboldt. These sites, alongside smaller operations like the Copper Queen Mine, reflect the mid-century mineral economy that shaped Yavapai County.

Rural life is marked by isolated landmarks such as Bland School and the Camp Wood Ranch, while the natural drainage of the Santa Maria River and Agua Fria River dictates the placement of settlements like Bagdad and Cottonwood. The map also captures the sprawling boundaries of the Prescott National Forest and the Coconino National Forest, illustrating the vast public lands that surround these high-desert communities.