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1958 Map of Guadalupe Canyon

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Guadalupe Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The San Bernardino Valley stretches across this borderlands region, defined by the seasonal flow of the Black Draw and the rugged eastern ascent into the Peloncillo Mountains. This 1958 survey captures a remote ranching landscape where life centered on scattered springs and reliable water sources. Vital community landmarks like the Cottonwood Creek School and Cottonwood Creek Cemetery are situated near the Line V7 Ranch, serving the families who managed cattle across the arid drainages of Cottonwood Creek and Sycamore Creek.

The map reveals the intersection of state and international borders, tracing where Arizona meets Mexico. To the east, the Coronado National Forest protects high peaks such as Bunk Robinson Peak and Guadalupe Mtn. Local industry and history are marked by the Silvertip Mine in the north and the evocatively named Spring of Contention near the southern border, illustrating the importance of mineral and water claims in this high-desert environment.