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1978 Map of Dos Cabezas

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Dos Cabezas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Dos Cabezas Mountains define this high-desert landscape, dominated by a history of hard-rock mining and water management. Evidence of the region’s mineral wealth is scattered throughout the peaks, from the Buckeye Mine and Elma Mine in the north to the Mascot Mine and Gold Prince Mine further south. The settlement of Dos Cabezas serves as a primary point of interest for researchers, featuring a Cem and nearby ruins, reflecting the ebb and flow of mining fortunes in Cochise County.

Hydrology is critical here, marked by numerous named springs such as Bota Chiquita Spring, Ivanhoe Spring, and Mexican Spring. These water sources are complemented by livestock infrastructure like a Corral and the Dos Cabezas Catchment. Detailed mapping of Bean Draw, Ideal Draw, and Mogul Draw illustrates the complex drainage patterns of the terrain, while the inclusion of isolated features like a Grave and Rancho Saratal provides specific points for genealogical and local history research.