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1958 Map of Happy Valley

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Happy Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The San Pedro River valley defines the eastern reaches of this Cochise County landscape, where the settlement of Pomerene sits near the southern margin. Based on planetable surveys from the 1940s with culture revisions from the late 1950s, the map reveals a rugged ranching economy deeply tied to the terrain and water sources of the Rincon Mountains. Numerous family-held holdings like the Allen Ranch, Pacheco Ranch, and Martinez Ranch are scattered across the foothills and canyons, often situated near vital springs such as Kiper Spring or Bear Spring.

Elevations rise sharply into the Coronado National Forest, peaking at landmarks like Lechequilla Peak and Wildhorse Mtn. The topography is marked by dramatic features including Hells Gate and The Narrows, while the border between Pima and Cochise counties cuts through the high ground. Evidence of mid-century exploration is seen in numerous prospects and the navigational marker Decca 14, reflecting the area's transition from traditional livestock territory to modern surveying and mineral interest.