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1917 Map of Chiricahua

Name: 1917 Topographic Map of Chiricahua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Chiricahua Nat Mon anchors the northwestern corner of this territory, where the terrain is dominated by the high peaks of the Chiricahua Pk and Monte Vista Pk. The early 20th-century landscape is defined by a network of cattle ranches and mining operations, with the Hilltop Mine and Cochise Mine marking the industrial activity of the era. The settlement of Paradise sits at the foot of these mountains, serving as a hub for the scattered homesteads like Hall Ranch and Reed Ranch.

Transport and logistics are centered on the El Paso and Southwestern RR, which skirts the eastern boundary through Rodeo. This rail line supported a series of rural schoolhouses, such as Lone Oak School and Texizona School, reflecting the spread of community infrastructure across the San Bernardino Valley. The map also captures the early administrative presence of the Forest Service at sites like Portal Ranger Sta and Sunset Ranger Sta.