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1996 Map of Cherry Spring Peak

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Cherry Spring Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

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Galiuro Mountains terrain dominates this 1996 survey of the Arizona backcountry, where the Graham and Cochise County line cuts through high-elevation wilderness. The landscape is defined by its extensive network of drainages, including Redfield Canyon, Sycamore Canyon, and Cherry Spring Canyon, which support isolated springs and water sources vital to the region's history. Settlement is sparse, represented by isolated landmarks like Jackson Cabin, Pride Ranch, and Browning Ranch.

Tracing the development of this rugged area reveals a history of land use focused on resource extraction and remote ranching. The presence of the Jackson Mine and several prospects suggests a period of mineral exploration, while the Bradberry (Site) indicates former human activity no longer present. Much of the land is preserved under the Galiuro Wilderness and Redfield Canyon Wilderness, part of the Coronado National Forest, maintaining a character unchanged by modern urbanization.