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2012 Map of Huachuca Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Huachuca Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Huachuca Peak and the high ridges of the Huachuca Mountains dominate this portion of Cochise County, where the landscape transitions from steep canyons to more open range land. Human activity is centered around remote ranching and seasonal camps, with sites like Peterson Ranch, Parker Ranch, and the small settlement at Sunnyside serving as local landmarks. The community at Sunnyside is supported by the nearby Sunnyside Ranch and the Sunnyside Cem, reflecting a long-standing history of habitation in these upland drainages.

Water management is vital in this arid environment, evidenced by various tanks and springs such as Parker Canyon Lake, Bill Woods Tank, and the Menefee Windmill. The network of backroads, including Lyle Canyon Rd and W Montezuma Canyon Rd, connects isolated outposts like Tom Willis Camp and Joiner Camp to the wider region. Deep drainages like Sycamore Canyon and Scotia Canyon carve through the terrain, highlighting the geological complexity of the area.