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1955 Map of Douglas

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Douglas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Bisbee and the surrounding Mule Mountains anchor this mid-century look at the Arizona-Mexico borderlands, where the mining economy and cattle ranching define the landscape. The intricate topography reveals the copper-rich districts of Lowell and Warren near the border, alongside the international gateway of Douglas. To the east, the rugged peaks of the Chiricahua Mountains and the Chiricahua National Monument dominate the horizon, while the wide Sulphur Spring Valley provides room for agricultural outposts like Elfrida and McNeal.

A notable network of infrastructure spans the desert floor, from the Southern Pacific tracks to the El Paso Natural Gas Compressor Station No. 5. Rural life is marked by isolated landmarks such as the Double Adobe School and Rucker School, and historical sites like the San Bernardino Ranch. Across the line in New Mexico, the Continental Divide winds through the Animas Mountains toward the Old Hachita Mine, illustrating the remote and arid nature of the high desert wilderness during this era.