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2012 Map of Apache

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Apache
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Apache occupies a significant position in the Peloncillo Mountains foothills, where the intersection of Skeleton Canyon Rd and the main highway marks a historically vital corridor in Cochise County. The landscape is defined by its water management systems, essential for cattle and local survival, featuring numerous named catchments such as IV Bar Tank, Horse Pasture Tank, and the Warner Storage Tank. These features, alongside the Apache Cem, point to a long-established ranching presence in this arid valley.

To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward Squaw Mountain and May Day Peak, cut by deep drainages like Price Canyon and Jack Wood Canyon. The network of backroads, including Price Canyon Rd, provides access to these higher elevations and more remote spring locations like Twoweeks Spring Canyon. This survey captures the modern utility of a traditional ranching landscape where names often reflect early family holdings and topographical landmarks.