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1952 Map of Hereford SW

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Hereford SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The United States Mexico international boundary defines the southern limit of this 1950s survey, where the arid landscape of Cochise County transitions from high peaks to river bottomland. To the west, the Huachuca Mountains dominate the horizon within the Coronado National Forest, rising to Bob Thompson Peak above the rugged Montezuma Canyon. These highlands provide a stark contrast to the eastern half of the map, which is characterized by the drainage of the San Pedro River as it flows north toward the interior of Arizona.

Evidence of ranching and early water management is scattered across the terrain, including the Smith Ranch, Zaleski Ranch, and Montezuma Ranch. Technical infrastructure like the Pumping Sta Substation, a Water Gate, and a Corral highlight the essential role of water in this borderland environment. A set of Ruins located near the mountains provides a specific point of interest for those researching earlier settlement patterns or archaeological sites prior to mid-century development.