1957 Map of Hay Mountain

About this map

Hay Mountain and the southern reach of the Dragoon Mts dominate this mid-century landscape in Cochise County, where high-desert cattle ranching and mineral exploration define the terrain. The presence of Gold Camp and numerous Prospects and Tunnels scattered across the ridges suggest a history of prospecting that shared the land with established operations like Reeves Ranch and the H O Davis Ranch. Water management is the primary infrastructure shown, with a network of vital sources including Antelope Spring, Grapevines Windmill, and Reeves Tank providing for both livestock and remote outposts. The topographic detail follows the drainage patterns of Stockton Draw and Government Draw, illustrating how the dry washes dictate the placement of local travel routes such as Cowan Road and the Gleeson Road during this era of Arizona ranching.