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1973 Map of Apache Peak

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Apache Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Apache Peak and the high ridges of the Whetstone Mountains dominate this 1970s survey along the Pima and Cochise County line. Located within the Coronado National Forest, the landscape is defined by a network of isolated water sources and canyon trails essential for cattle and backcountry travel. Named springs like French Joe Spring, Bootlegger Spring, and Dripping Spring punctuate the arid terrain, while man-made water points such as McNalley Tank and Boulder Tank suggest active ranching operations in the lower elevations.

Transportation through these heights relies on a series of rugged routes, including the Lobo Pass trail and various jeep trails that connect remote landmarks like Granite Peak and French Joe Peak. Industrial activity is minimal but present, evidenced by a Quarry near the South Fork Canyon and scattered mines and prospects. The presence of a Radio Facility on a southern ridge highlights the area's utility for communication during this era, overlooking the deep cuts of Shellenberger Canyon and Death Trap Canyon.