1947 Map of Simmons

About this map

Simmons and the surrounding rangelands of the Chino Valley and Williamson Valley define this landscape within the Prescott National Forest. This 1940s-era survey documents a region characterized by expansive cattle operations and water management, visible through the numerous labeled windmills and ranch holdings like Las Vegas Ranch, Seven V Ranch, and Wineglass Ranch. The drainage systems, including Big Chino Wash and Williamson Valley Wash, illustrate the natural irrigation patterns critical to high-desert ranching. Local topography is anchored by prominent landmarks such as Simmons Pk and Sullivan Buttes. The infrastructure of the era is represented by the early telephone line traversing the valley and the placement of Antelope Dam, highlighting the transition from open range to more managed livestock production in central Arizona.