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1958 Map of Dragoon

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Dragoon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Little Dragoon Mountains dominate this landscape, serving as a hub for both industrial activity and ranching life in Cochise County. The mining settlement of Johnson is a focal point of the era, surrounded by numerous claims including the Republic Mine, OK Mine, and Keystone Mine. This concentration of extraction points, coupled with a Cemetery and various prospects, illustrates the intense mineral exploration centered near Johnson Peak. To the south, the Southern Pacific railroad cuts through Dragoon Pass, anchoring the town of Dragoon and providing a vital transit link across the basin.

Ranching heritage is deeply mapped through family-named properties like the Seven Dash Ranch, Walker Ranch, and Keith Ranch. These homesteads are distributed across diverse terrain, from the Allen Flat in the north to the Texas Canyon area. The presence of the Coronado National Forest boundary and landmarks like Lime Peak and Adams Peak provide a topographic framework for the numerous washes and canyons, such as Kelsey Canyon and Walnut Wash, that define the region's drainage patterns.