Loading map...

1996 Map of Double Adobe

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Double Adobe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Double Adobe serves as the central settlement in this high-desert landscape of Cochise County, where the topography was first compiled in the 1950s. The terrain is defined by the meandering path of Whitewater Draw, which cuts through the valley floor, creating a natural corridor for drainage and sparse desert vegetation. Infrastructure is focused around the Elfrida Cutoff, providing a window into the mid-century road network of southern Arizona.

Agricultural and educational development is evident with the presence of Cochise College and the Airport located to the south. Further research into the local land use reveals scattered ranching outposts such as the Lazy KJ Ranch, alongside functional landmarks like a Corral and a small Pit, which likely supported local construction or mining needs. This map effectively captures the transition from traditional ranching to more institutional land use during the latter half of the twentieth century.