1933 Map of Turret Peak

About this map

The Verde River carves a deep path through central Arizona on this 1930s survey, marking the rugged transition between the Mogollon Mesa and the Mazatzal Mts. The landscape is defined by its early mining and ranching economy, with several significant workings such as the Copper Queen Mine, United Arizona Mine, and Brooklyn Mine scattered across the high desert terrain. Notable for local history, the map identifies remote homesteads like Brown Springs Ranch and Anchor Ranch, alongside the isolated Sycamore Ranger Station. The presence of a Power Plant and the nearby Verde Hot Springs along the river indicates early industrial and recreational use of the canyon's natural resources. Settled points such as Dugas and Horner provide rare documentation of small communities established long before modern development altered the region.