1981 Map of Cherry Spring Peak

About this map

The Galiuro Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in the early 1980s, where the Coronado National Forest meets the Galiuro Wilderness. This rugged section of Cochise and Graham counties is defined by a deep network of drainages, including Redfield Canyon and Sycamore Canyon, which dictated the early footprint of human activity in the region. Evidence of historical mining and ranching is scattered throughout the terrain, from the Jackson Mine and various Prospect sites to remote outposts like Jackson Cabin. Natural springs such as Cherry Spring and man-made features like Jesus Tank provided the water necessary for cattle operations at the Pride Ranch and Browning Ranch. The map also captures several family-named landmarks and historical remnants, including the Ruins near Stone Cabin Spring and the high vantage point of Sol Rhea Saddle.