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1933 Map of Turret Peak

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Turret Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Verde River hydrology and early copper mining define this 1930s landscape across the intersection of Yavapai, Gila, and Maricopa counties. The river acts as a central spine, passing the Power Plant and Verde Hot Springs, while high-elevation settlements like Strawberry sit at the edge of the Coconino National Forest. The rugged terrain is punctuated by significant mining operations, including the Copper Queen Mine and United Arizona Mine near Cornstalk Flat.

Remote cattle operations and sheep camps are mapped in detail, with family names marking the land at Brown Springs Ranch, Anchor Ranch, and Dugan Ranch. The map also captures the topography of the Bloody Basin and the high desert canyons like Hackberry Creek and Fossil Creek. These details provide a clear look at the infrastructure of central Arizona before modern development, recording the specific location of landmarks like Hieroglyphic Tanks and the Sycamore Ranger Station.