1947 Map of Turkey Canyon

About this map

The Juniper Mountains define the high-desert geography of this mid-century survey, which documents a land largely dominated by the Prescott National Forest. Settlement in this rugged part of Yavapai County is sparse, characterized by isolated outposts like Happy Camp and Lower Corrals rather than established towns. Water management is the primary evidence of human industry, seen in the numerous small dams and water catchments like Hutch Tank, Section 10 Tank, and New Water scattered across the arid terrain.