1996 Map of Agua Dulce Mountains

About this map

Agua Dulce Mountains dominate this arid landscape along the international border, where the rugged peaks of the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge meet the restricted territory of the Barry M Goldwater Air Force Range. This 1996 compilation captures the intersection of conservation and military history in Pima County, showing a terrain marked by desert hydrology and early mineral exploration. The presence of features like Antelope Tank and the Agua Dulce Spring reveal the vital water sources that once supported travel through this harsh environment. To the south, the survey tracks the boundary between the United States of America and the Desierto de Altar in Sonora, Mexico. For those tracing the remnants of mining and ranching, the map identifies several scattered prospects, adits, and the Sapra Well Mine.