1958 Map of Dragoon

About this map

Dragoon sits at the southern edge of this survey, serving as a vital rail point where the Southern Pacific tracks thread through the gap between the Little Dragoon Mountains and the Gunnison Hills. The landscape is defined by its deep mining heritage, particularly around the settlement of Johnson, which is surrounded by the Republic Mine, OK Mine, and Keystone Mine. This mid-century record captures the ranching and mining economy of Cochise County just as industrial patterns were shifting. Scattered across the arid terrain are numerous family-named holdings such as Seven Dash Ranch, Triangle T Ranch, and Walker Ranch. Notable landmarks include the Airway Beacon atop Adams Peak and the Tungsten King Mine tucked into Clark Canyon, illustrating the varied uses of the high desert terrain from transportation and aviation to hard-rock extraction.