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1979 Map of Bowie Mtn North

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Bowie Mtn North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Fort Bowie National Historic Site anchors this survey of a critical desert corridor, preserving the Fort Bowie Ruins and a Cem near the vital waters of Apache Spring. The landscape is dominated by the meeting of the Dos Cabezas Mountains and the Chiricahua Mountains, separated by the strategically significant Apache Pass. This passage, once essential for cross-country travel, is surrounded by signs of early ranching and mining, including the Ninemile Ranch and the Silverstrike Mine.

Evidence of water management is prominent throughout the arid terrain, from the Double Z Windmill to various named tanks and wells like Quillian Well. The map also delineates the Old Military Reservation Boundary, marking the historical military footprint in the region. Notable geographic features such as Emigrant Hills and Siphon Canyon illustrate the complex topography that influenced local settlement and movement.