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1948 Map of Wagoner

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Wagoner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Hassayampa River carves through the landscape of the Prescott National Forest in this 1940s survey of Yavapai County. Small settlements and isolated ranching outposts such as Wagoner, Minnehaha, and the Diamond 2 Ranch are connected by a network of unimproved roads and trails, illustrating the remote character of central Arizona's interior before significant modernization. The presence of a dedicated Air Strip near Wagoner and a specific Swimming Pool label near a mountain spring suggests these small hubs served as vital social and logistical centers for the surrounding cattle country.

Water sources define the geography, from the named canyons of Jesus Canyon and Fools Canyon to numerous named springs like Ashe Spr and McAllister Spr. High points like Wades Butte and Seal Mountain anchor the terrain, while the naming of Arrastre Creek hints at the region's mining heritage, specifically the use of primitive arrastre mills for ore processing. This detailed mapping of local landmarks and property names provides a valuable record for researchers interested in the mid-century ranching life of the Bradshaw Mountains region.