1958 Map of Campini Mesa

About this map

The United States-Mexico border defines the southern edge of this remote high-desert landscape in southeastern Arizona. Located within the Coronado National Forest, the terrain is dominated by the prominent Campini Mesa and a series of deep drainage systems, including Sunnyside Canyon and the aptly named School Canyon. The map illustrates the sparsely populated ranching lifestyle of the mid-20th century, centering on isolated outposts like Bereich Ranch and Lone Mountain Ranch. These settlements rely on scarce water resources such as Joaquin Creek and various unnamed springs. The presence of the Santa Cruz-Cochise County line provides a crucial reference for genealogists tracking family land and livestock movements between these two historic counties during the late 1950s.