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1958 Map of Guadalupe Canyon

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Guadalupe Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Peloncillo Mountains dominate this high-desert borderlands region where the boundaries of Arizona, New Mexico, and Sonora meet. The landscape is defined by its working cattle culture and sparse water sources, centered on historical outposts like the Line V7 Ranch and Lazy J Ranch. A small community core is evidenced by the Cottonwood Creek School and the nearby Cottonwood Creek Cemetery, providing vital markers for genealogists tracing ranching families in the mid-20th century.

Mineral exploration is marked by the Silvertip Mine in the northern reaches of the Coronado National Forest. Rugged canyons like Guadalupe Canyon and Baker Canyon cut through the range, while travelers moved along the Geronimo Trail. The importance of water in this arid environment is highlighted by numerous named seeps, including the uniquely named Spring of Contention and Maverick Spring, which served as critical points for both livestock and early travelers through Cowboy Pass.