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1947 Map of Sheridan Mountain

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Sheridan Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Prescott National Forest dominates the landscape of this 1940s survey, illustrating a rugged backcountry of mesas and deep-cut canyons before significant modern development. High points like Sheridan Mountain and Eagle Pk oversee a complex network of seasonal drainages, including Sycamore Creek and the Santa Maria River. The map reveals a land defined by early ranching operations, marked by remote outposts such as Dumbbell Ranch, Muleshoe Ranch, and the Bar U Bar Ranch.

Evidence of the era's seasonal land use is preserved through labels for Yolo Cabin and scattered water sources like Willow Spring and Dougherty Spr. The terrain is characterized by massive elevated formations such as Cedar Mesa and South Mesa, punctuated by distinctive landmarks like Castle Rock. This survey provides a precise record of the road and trail networks connecting these isolated ranching sites in the years following World War II.