1973 Map of Prescott

About this map

Whipple Barracks and the sprawling Yavapai Indian Reservation dominate the central landscape of this early 1970s survey. The city of Prescott is shown in detail, showing the street grid from Gurley St to Whipple St, including civic landmarks like City Hall, the Fire Sta, and Sacred Heart Sch. To the north, the geography is defined by the boulders of the Granite Dells and the waters of Willow Creek Reservoir and Watson Lake, which serve as a stark contrast to the surrounding mountain terrain. Evidence of the local economy and community life is found in the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR corridors, the Drive-in Theater, and the presence of both Prescott College and Yavapai College. The map also captures several residential pockets such as Miller Valley and Juniper Heights on the city's periphery.