1944 Map of Fisher Hills

About this map

Southern Pacific tracks cut a distinct line through the high desert of southeast Arizona, anchoring small sidings and railroad-dependent locales like Luzena and Raso. This mid-century survey captures a landscape of cattle ranching and rail infrastructure where the Graham Mountains meet the Sulphur Spring Valley. Numerous family-named homesteads including Ten Ranch, Monk Ranch, and the Flying W Ranch are scattered across the terrain, connected by primitive roads and drainages such as Monk Draw and Dial Wash. To the south, the foothills of the Dos Cabezas Mountains rise, featuring landmarks like Camels Back and the deeply incised East Maverick Canyon. This mapping reflects a period when the Southern Pacific (Globe Branch) was still vital for regional connectivity, and the Coronado National Forest boundary marked the transition from open range to protected timberland.