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1996 Map of Hereford

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Hereford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area anchors this high-desert landscape, following the winding course of the San Pedro River through the San Rafael Del Valle land grant. The mapping shows a distributed network of working family cattle operations and rural settlements, including Hereford and Palominas, reflecting the enduring ranching economy of the San Pedro Valley. Historical infrastructure is evident in the Old Railroad Grade that cuts across the terrain, a relic of the lines that once connected the valley's ranches and mines to larger markets.

Genealogists can trace a high concentration of named properties such as Stagg Ranch, Rancho Del Rio, and the Hereford Dairy Ranch. The rugged eastern portion of the sheet rises into the Mule Mountains and Escabrosa Ridge, where features like Prospect and Schoolhouse Draw suggest the intersection of mining and early local education in the backcountry. Landmarks such as the Landing Strip and a small Cem near the river provide further evidence of the area's mid-century development and community life.