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1996 Map of Bowie Mountain South

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Bowie Mountain South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Riggs Home Ranch and the nearby Riggs Cem anchor the lower drainage of Pinery Creek, reflecting the deep-rooted ranching history of Cochise County. The landscape is defined by the transition from the high ridges of the Chiricahua Mountains and peaks like Bowie Mountain down to the alluvial fans and washes of the basin. The map clearly delineates the Old Military Reservation Boundary and the edges of the Chiricahua National Monument, highlighting the complex overlay of federal land management and private holdings.

Local infrastructure for dispersed rural life is visible in labels for the El Dorado Sch, a Landing Strip, and several small cemeteries. Water management is vital in this arid environment, evidenced by named features like The Comet Spring and numerous catchment points. Prospecting activity is also noted near Anderson Canyon, where a Quarry and Prospect mark attempts to extract value from the rocky terrain.