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1958 Map of Huachuca Peak

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Huachuca Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Huachuca Peak and the high ridges of the Huachuca Mountains dominate this landscape during the mid-century, where the Fort Huachuca Military Reservation meets the Coronado National Forest. This survey documents a transition between military land and a ranching economy, with working properties like the Parker Ranch and Peterson Ranch dotting the canyons. The presence of Tom Wills Camp and Joiner Camp further north suggests the seasonal patterns of land use and livestock management typical of this Arizona borderland.

Industrial and community roots are evidenced by the Eureka Mine and the small settlement at Sunnyside, which features its own Sunnyside Cemetery. The terrain is deeply dissected by drainage systems like Sunnyside Canyon and Lyle Canyon, linked by a network of jeep trails that provide access to remote water sources such as Collins Spring and Neighbor Spring. The map also clearly delineates the county line separating Santa Cruz and Cochise counties as it traverses the high peaks and canyons.