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1974 Map of Dos Cabezas SW

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Dos Cabezas SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Water management and utility infrastructure dominate this corner of Cochise County, where the landscape is defined by a systematic grid of section lines and numerous individual wells. At the center of the industrial footprint sits a Compressor Station, serving as a hub for the various Pipelines that traverse the area. The natural drainage of O B Draw cuts through the northern sections, providing the primary topographical relief in an otherwise strictly managed terrain.

Evidence of ranching and early agricultural logistics appears through scattered corrals, Water Tanks, and Storage Bins. The map illustrates a transitional period in rural Arizona land use, where traditional cattle operations share space with energy infrastructure and modern water extraction. A rugged Jeep Trail in the southeast suggests the limited reach of established roads during this mid-1970s survey.