1973 Map of Galleta Flat East

About this map

The San Pedro Valley serves as the primary corridor in this 1970s Arizona landscape, where the perennial San Pedro River winds through a terrain defined by desert flats and intermittent watercourses. Human activity is concentrated along the riverbanks and the nearby slopes of the Little Rincon Mts, with the Singing Wind Ranch and the northern reaches of Pomerene representing the sparse but established settlement pattern of the era. The mapping of Willow Lake and numerous water features like Tres Alamos Wash and Ash Creek highlights the critical importance of water management in this arid environment. Beyond the valley floor, the landscape transitions into the distinct geographic areas of Galleta Flat and Cornfield Flat, where local nomenclature suggests a history of grazing or opportunistic agriculture. A network of jeep trails and scattered landmarks like Stone Tank and various wells underscore the rural, working character of Cochise County during this period.