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1958 Map of Happy Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The San Pedro River flows through the eastern portion of this quadrangle, defining a fertile valley between the Rincon Mountains and the arid eastern range. At the time of this 1958 field revision, the area was dominated by established cattle operations, including the Singing Wind Ranch, Tres Alamos Ranch, and Pacheco Ranch. The small settlement of Pomerene is visible in the southeast, while the ranching community of Cascabel anchors the northern river corridor.

Remote landmarks like Hells Gate and the Hidden Pasture reveal the challenging topography of the Happy Valley region. This map documents a period when the landscape was a mix of private ranching interests and federal lands, including portions of the Coronado National Forest and the Saguaro National Monument. For genealogists and local historians, the specific locations of family-held properties like the Getzwiller Ranch and Martinez Ranch provide essential context for the ranching history of Cochise and Pima counties.