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1969 Map of Yarnell

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Yarnell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Weaver Mountains topography dominates this 1960s study, revealing a landscape defined by an intensive history of hard-rock mining and mountain settlement. The area around Yarnell and the settlement of Stanton is punctuated by numerous mining operations, including the Yarnell Mine, Octave Mine, and the Leviathan Mine. These sites, alongside smaller prospects like the Devils Nest Mine and Beehive Mine, indicate a high level of mineral exploration and development across the high desert terrain.

Transport and water management are critical themes, visible through a network of jeep trails and the distribution of vital water sources such as Bricks Windmill, Millers Windmill, and numerous named springs like Blackwater Spring. The presence of a Cem near the mining works and landmarks like Rich Hill provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the families and industries that shaped this corner of Yavapai County.