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1996 Map of Huachuca Peak

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Huachuca Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Coronado National Forest and the Fort Huachuca Military Reservation dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Santa Cruz and Cochise counties. The topography is defined by the steep rises of the Huachuca Mountains, featuring landmarks like Huachuca Peak, Lyle Peak, and Peterson Peak. Human presence is marked by isolated outposts such as Parker Ranch and the settlement of Sunnyside, where the Sunnyside Cemetery provides a connection to the area's early residents.

Water management in this arid environment is evident through numerous tanks and springs, including Parker Canyon Lake, which serves as a central hub with a Campground and Boat Ramp. The legacy of 19th-century resource extraction is visible at the Eureka Mine near Eureka Peak, while the network of the Crest Trail and Sunnyside Trail suggests a transition from industrial use to recreational and conservation priorities within the Miller Peak Wilderness.