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1958 Map of Huachuca Peak

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Huachuca Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Sunnyside serves as a focal point in this 1950s study of the high-desert landscape spanning the Santa Cruz Co Cochise Co border. The map reveals the intricate network of canyons and high peaks within the Coronado National Forest, where the settlement at Sunnyside and the nearby Sunnyside Cemetery mark a legacy of early habitation. Cattle ranching and seasonal grazing are evident through family-named landmarks like Peterson Ranch, Parker Ranch, and high-altitude locations such as Tom Wills Camp and Joiner Camp.

Military and industrial interests meet on these slopes, with the southern edge of the Fort Huachuca Military Reservation occupying the northeast corner near Huachuca Peak. Mining history is preserved at the Eureka Mine situated on the eastern slopes of Eureka Peak. The rugged geography is further detailed by numerous water sources essential for desert survival, including Neighbor Spring, Collins Spring, and various improvements like the Menefee Windmill.