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1979 Map of Cochise Head

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Cochise Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The high ridges and deep canyons of the Chiricahua Mountains dominate this 1979 survey, which details the overlap of the Coronado National Forest and the Chiricahua National Monument. The terrain is marked by dramatic geological features, including the towering Cochise Head and San Simon Head, alongside the subterranean interests of the Willie Rose Mine and King of Lead Mine. Historical land use is evident at the Faraway Ranch near the southwest corner, while the presence of a solitary Grave and the Taylor Place (Site) hint at the region's scattered pioneer history.

Accessibility is defined by an intricate network of narrow paths, such as the Rhyolite Trail and various unnamed pack trails and jeep trails that navigate the vertical landscape. Water sources are critical in this arid environment, represented by named points like Silver Spur Spring, Shake Spring, and Upper Cherry Spring. Mapping also identifies key landmarks for visitors and researchers, including Massai Point, Inspiration Point, and the Monument Headquarters.