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1952 Map of Fairbank

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Fairbank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Fairbank stands as a focal point along the San Pedro River, illustrating the rail-and-ranching landscape of mid-century Cochise County. The Southern Pacific line follows the river valley, connecting the settlement to larger markets while passing several significant cattle operations like Boquillas Ranch and Lindsey Ranch. This geography is shaped by both civilian and military interests, with the eastern boundary of the Fort Huachuca Military Reservation occupying the southwestern portion of the map.

Industrial activity is evident near Charleston, where the Charleston Lead Mine and various Prospects indicate the area's mineral prospects. The terrain is marked by prominent landforms such as The Three Brothers Hills and Mays Hills, which overlook the complex network of arroyos including Walnut Gulch and Graveyard Gulch. This map provides a clear view of the intersection between historic ranching life and the logistical corridors that defined southern Arizona during this era.