1980s Maps of Cochise County, Arizona

Explore 62 historic maps of Cochise County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Cochise County, AZ maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Soza Mesa
    1981 Map of Soza Mesa
    1981 Soza Mesa
    1981 Print · USGS
    Cochise County's rugged San Pedro Valley is documented here in the early eighties, showing a landscape of remote ranching outposts and desert mesas. Trace the locations of Cascabel, the Matalena Ranch, and early mining sites like Prospect amidst the Soza Mesa heights.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1981 Map of Redington
    1981 Map of Redington
    1981 Redington
    1981 Print · USGS
    The San Pedro River valley comes into focus during the early 1980s, documenting a landscape of remote ranches and desert canyons. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named sites like Bingham Ranch and Bayless Ranch or locate the local Cem and Redington settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1981 Map of Soza Canyon
    1981 Map of Soza Canyon
    1981 Soza Canyon
    1981 Print · USGS
    In the early eighties, the San Pedro River valley remained a landscape of remote family ranches and small desert outposts. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlers through landmarks like Cascabel, the Spear Ranch, and the Cascabel School (Site).
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1981 Map of Cherry Spring Peak
    1981 Map of Cherry Spring Peak
    1981 Cherry Spring Peak
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Galiuro Mountains of southeast Arizona are shown in the early 1980s as a landscape of remote ranching outposts and high-desert canyons. Researchers can trace the layout of family landmarks like Pride Ranch, Browning Ranch, and the historic Jackson Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Square Mountain
    1985 Map of Square Mountain
    1985 Square Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    Cochise County’s high-desert ranching and utility corridors are documented here in the mid-1980s. Trace the seasonal water courses and remote Landing Strips that dot the landscape between the Winchester Mountains and the Alkali Flat.

  6. 1985 Map of Dragoon
    1985 Map of Dragoon
    1985 Dragoon
    1985 Print · USGS
    Cochise County in the mid-1980s reveals a high-desert landscape defined by the rugged Dragoon Mountains and early mining activity. Genealogists and historians can trace the small settlements of Dragoon and Jordan, find local burials at the Cem, and locate historical Mine Shafts near Dragoon Pass.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Greasewood Mountain
    1985 Map of Greasewood Mountain
    1985 Greasewood Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Pinaleno Mountains of Graham and Cochise Counties are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape of high-desert canyons and springs. Researchers can locate specific water sources like Frog Spring and landmarks such as a remote Mine Shaft or the Circle Hills.

  8. 1985 Map of The Mesas
    1985 Map of The Mesas
    1985 The Mesas
    1985 Print · USGS
    High desert ranching and mountain terrain meet at the Graham and Cochise county line in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace the footprint of the Sierra Bonita Ranch or locate isolated water sources like Whalen Tank and Double R Sprs.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1985 Map of Sulphur Spring
    1985 Map of Sulphur Spring
    1985 Sulphur Spring
    1985 Print · USGS
    Cochise County agriculture and ranching were in full stride during the mid-eighties as this desert valley was developed. Researchers can trace the layout of the Kansas Settlement, find the local Cem near Sulphur Spring, and locate scattered Landing Strips.

  10. 1985 Map of Red Bird Hills
    1985 Map of Red Bird Hills
    1985 Red Bird Hills
    1985 Print · USGS
    Cochise County’s desert landscape is captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the vast basin of the Willcox Dry Lake Playa. Researchers can trace military and aviation history through the Bombing Range, County Airport, and the prominent Red Bird Hills.

  11. 1985 Map of Cochise
    1985 Map of Cochise
    1985 Cochise
    1985 Print · USGS
    Arizona's desert basins and high peaks converge at Cochise in the mid-1980s, where rail transport and military operations shaped the valley floor. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific corridor and land use near the Willcox Bombing Range and the slopes of the Dragoon Mountains.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1985 Map of Pearce
    1985 Map of Pearce
    1985 Pearce
    1985 Print · USGS
    The mining history of Cochise County is preserved here in the mid-eighties as the community of Sunsites grew alongside old extraction sites. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade and locate historical Mine Shafts near Pearce and Pearce Hill.

  13. 1985 Map of West of Greasewood Mtn
    1985 Map of West of Greasewood Mtn
    1985 West of Greasewood Mtn
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high desert along the border of Graham and Cochise counties is captured here in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the water-driven development of the region through features like Ash Creek, Bar Wash, and various Storage Bins.

  14. 1985 Map of Willcox South
    1985 Map of Willcox South
    1985 Willcox South
    1985 Print · USGS
    Willcox and the northern reaches of the Sulphur Springs Valley are shown in the mid-eighties as a hub of military and desert activity. Researchers can trace the perimeter of the Willcox Dry Lake Bombing Range and locate local landmarks like the Trailer Park and Golf Course.

  15. 1985 Map of Hookers Hot Springs
    1985 Map of Hookers Hot Springs
    1985 Hookers Hot Springs
    1985 Print · USGS
    Cochise County’s high-desert rangeland is captured in the mid-eighties as a landscape of isolated springs and complex canyon systems. Researchers can trace historic water sources and property boundaries near Hookers Hot Springs, Riggs Seep, and the southern Winchester Mountains.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1985 Map of San Pedro Ranch
    1985 Map of San Pedro Ranch
    1985 San Pedro Ranch
    1985 Print · USGS
    Cochise County ranchlands and rugged mountain terrain are captured here in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace land use patterns near San Pedro Ranch and follow seasonal watercourses like Tres Alamos Wash and Texas Canyon.

  17. 1985 Map of Willcox North
    1985 Map of Willcox North
    1985 Willcox North
    1985 Print · USGS
    Willcox and its northern desert surroundings are captured in the mid-eighties as the town expanded near the Alkali Flat. Local historians can trace the Southern Pacific rail line to the stop at Raso or locate landmarks like Radio Tower KHIL.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1985 Map of Cochise Stronghold
    1985 Map of Cochise Stronghold
    1985 Cochise Stronghold
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Dragoon Mountains in the mid-eighties serve as a dramatic backdrop for this study of high-altitude Arizona wilderness and terrain. Researchers can trace historic access routes like the Middlemarch Pack Trail and locate vital water sources including Cochise Spring and Barret Spring.

  19. 1985 Map of Muskhog Mountain
    1985 Map of Muskhog Mountain
    1985 Muskhog Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    Cochise County high country is documented here during the mid-eighties as ranching infrastructure met the boundaries of the Coronado National Forest. Researchers can trace old water sources and topographic landmarks like Javelina Spring, Stubbs Tank, and Muskhog Mountain.

  20. 1985 Map of Turquoise Mountain
    1985 Map of Turquoise Mountain
    1985 Turquoise Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Cochise County is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape shaped by mining and early transit. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate historical mining sites including Turquoise Mountain and a local Cem.

  21. 1985 Map of Black Diamond Peak
    1985 Map of Black Diamond Peak
    1985 Black Diamond Peak
    1985 Print · USGS
    Cochise County mining and high-desert terrain come into focus in the mid-1980s as explorers worked these desert peaks. Trace early mineral exploration through various adits and mine shafts near Black Diamond Peak and Middlemarch Pass.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1985 Map of Deepwell Ranch
    1985 Map of Deepwell Ranch
    1985 Deepwell Ranch
    1985 Print · USGS
    Cochise County rangeland remains the focus of this mid-eighties survey, centered on the open basin of Allen Flat. Researchers can trace the water infrastructure of the Deepwell Ranch and landmarks like the Johnny Lyon Hills and Tres Alamos Wash.

  23. 1985 Map of Steele Hills
    1985 Map of Steele Hills
    1985 Steele Hills
    1985 Print · USGS
    Cochise County's high-desert ranchlands are captured here in the mid-1980s, bordered by several prominent mountain ranges. Local historians can trace the course of the Tres Alamos Wash and identify infrastructure like the Trans-Arizona Double Wooden Pole line across Allen Flat.

  24. 1985 Map of Reiley Peak
    1985 Map of Reiley Peak
    1985 Reiley Peak
    1985 Print · USGS
    High-desert peaks and canyons define this Cochise County landscape in the mid-1980s. Trace ranching landmarks and water sources like Poer Spring, Rose Tank, and the high reaches of the Winchester Mountains.

  25. 1985 Map of San Bernardino Ranch, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of San Bernardino Ranch, 1986 Print
    1985 San Bernardino Ranch
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Sonora borderlands come into focus in the mid-1980s, documenting the remote cattle country of the southeastern San Bernardino Valley. Researchers can trace the layout of the San Bernardino Ranch, locate a small Cem, and identify critical desert water sources like El Chorro and Black Draw.

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