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1994 Map of Chiricahua Peak

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Chiricahua Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Sulphur Springs Valley defines the western half of this 1994 study, a broad basin where agricultural and residential grid patterns around Sunsites and Pearce stand in contrast to the surrounding mountain ranges. To the east, the Chiricahua Mountains rise sharply, preserved within the Coronado National Forest and the Chiricahua Wilderness. This high-altitude terrain includes unique landmarks like the Chiricahua National Monument and the secluded settlements of Paradise and Portal near the New Mexico border.

Industrial history is marked by the presence of the Hilltop Mine and El Tigre Mine in the mountain flanks, while the valley floor shows the infrastructure of the Southern Pacific railroad and major routes like U.S. 191. In the south, the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge provides a managed landscape along the riparian corridor of Whitewater Draw, highlighting the critical role of water in this desert environment.