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1996 Map of Cochise Stronghold

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Cochise Stronghold
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Dragoon Mountains dominate this 1996 survey, centered on the high peaks and granite formations of the Coronado National Forest. This landscape is defined by its deep drainages and sharp relief, featuring prominent landmarks such as Mount Glenn and Cochise Peak. Historically significant routes like the Middlemarch Trail and Stronghold Trail provide access into the heart of the mountains, winding through Grapevine Canyon and Stronghold Canyon.

Evidence of historical prospecting is scattered throughout the southern reaches, with multiple Prospect sites, a Mine Shaft, and a Quarry located near Middlemarch Canyon. Water sources were critical in this arid environment, marked by isolated points like Cochise Spring, Carlink Spring, and Pear Tank. The map also highlights the notable Cochise Stronghold, a location of immense cultural and historical weight, situated among the peaks and canyons that offered natural fortification.