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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

Cochise Head dominates the skyline of the northern Chiricahua Mountains in this 1970s survey, marking a complex transition between the Coronado National Forest and the Chiricahua National Monument. The landscape is a network of deep drainage systems like Whitetail Creek and Bonita Creek, where the rugged geography dictated limited human settlement. Local history is anchored at the Faraway Ranch and Riggs Ranch, while the legacy of the Old West is preserved at the Taylor Place (Site) and a solitary Grave south of Bonita Park.

Resource extraction and transit in the late 20th century are represented by scattered interests such as the Willie Rose Mine and the King of Lead Mine, accessed by a series of pack trails and jeep trails. Notable geological landmarks like the Natural Bridge and Natural Arch underscore the unique erosion patterns of the region, while the Monument Headquarters provides a central point for the management of these protected lands.