1958 Map of Huachuca Peak

About this map

The high canyons of the Huachuca Mountains dominate this 1958 survey, marking the rugged boundary between Santa Cruz and Cochise counties. The landscape is defined by the proximity of the Fort Huachuca Military Reservation and the Coronado National Forest, where resource extraction and ranching defined early settlement patterns. Traces of historical industry and local life are anchored by the Eureka Mine and the small community at Sunnyside, which features the Sunnyside Cemetery and several associated ranches. Narrow canyons like Scotia Canyon and Sunnyside Canyon provided vital corridors for movement through the high terrain, supported by reliable water sources such as Collins Spring and Neighbor Spring. The presence of several camps, including Tom Wills Camp and Joiner Camp, suggests the area's ongoing importance for grazing and seasonal operations during the mid-20th century.