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1969 Map of Walnut Grove

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Walnut Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Hassayampa River carves a path through this corner of the Prescott National Forest, where late 1960s Arizona ranching and mining legacy meet. Small settlements and family holdings like Walnut Grove anchor the landscape, supported by essential community landmarks including the Walnut Grove School and Walnut Grove Cemetery. The rugged terrain of the Weaver Mountains and Black Mountain is marked by a network of jeep trails and pack trails, signaling a transition from early industrial extraction to a more modern, dispersed land use.

Prospecting history is visible in the clusters of mines and camps scattered across the gulches. Significant sites such as the Silver Crown Mine, Big Rebel Mine, and Copper Crown Mine sit alongside the Copper Camp site, documenting the era's mineral interests. Water management is a primary feature of the terrain, with numerous family-named landmarks like Rush Place Windmill and Hodgkins Windmill providing vital resources for ranches like the T K Bar Ranch and Whitehead Ranch.