1985 Map of Dragoon

About this map

Dragoon and the nearby settlement of Jordan sit at the eastern base of the Dragoon Mountains in this mid-1980s survey. The landscape is defined by the high-desert transition between the massive granite formations of the Little Dragoon Mountains to the northwest and the Gunnison Hills to the east. Several prominent landmarks dominate the terrain, including Mae West Peaks, Lime Peak, and the distinctive Adams Peak. Evidence of mineral exploration is scattered across the slopes in the form of multiple Mine Shafts and prospects, particularly near the Big Draw. The transportation and utility infrastructure of the era is clearly traced through Texas Summit and Dragoon Pass, showing the heavy reliance on natural gaps to navigate the Cochise County landscape. To the southeast, the map includes a portion of the Coronado National Forest, where drainage systems like Wood Canyon and Dragoon Wash converge.