1979 Map of Cochise Head

About this map

Chiricahua National Monument dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, showcasing a complex network of canyons and high peaks within the Coronado National Forest. This 1970s survey captures the area's mix of protected wilderness and historical activity, from the Monument Headquarters and Faraway Ranch to the remote Taylor Place (Site). The terrain is defined by dramatic features like the massive profile of Cochise Head and the geological formation at Natural Bridge. Evidence of the region's mining history is preserved at the King of Lead Mine and the Willie Rose Mine, while a network of pack trails and jeep trails winds through steep drainage systems like Echo Canyon and Bitter Creek. This map serves as an essential record for tracing the early administrative and resource-extraction history of the Chiricahua Mountains before modern infrastructure altered the more remote reaches of these high desert canyons.