1986 Map of Bruno Peak

About this map

The Chiricahua Mountains dominate the eastern landscape of this Cochise County survey, where the high elevations of Bruno Peak and Bruno Saddle overlook the surrounding desert drainage systems. This mid-1980s topography illustrates a complex network of seasonal watercourses, including Whitewater Draw, Hunt Draw, and Mesa Draw, which channel runoff from the mountain slopes toward the western flats. Much of the high ground is protected within the Coronado National Forest, characterized by deep incisions like North Bruno Canyon and South Bruno Canyon. The map provides a look at the arid hydrology of the region, featuring landforms like Lonesome High and the narrow passage of Box Canyon. This documentation of the rugged transition between the Chiricahua range and the open draws captures the remote character of southeastern Arizona before modern developments altered the local backcountry access.