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1944 Map of Jackson Mtn.

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Jackson Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Santa Teresa Mountains dominate this 1944 topographic survey, revealing a landscape defined by isolated ranching outposts and rugged cattle country. Several family holdings, including the Hinton Ranch, Pace Ranch, and Moody Ranch, are situated along the canyons and washes that drain the high peaks. The topography is marked by significant landmarks like Jackson Mtn and Cobre Grande Peak, with the Crook National Forest boundary encompassing much of the high ground.

Evidence of early movement through the region is preserved in the Cobre Grande Trail, while numerous scattered Prospect labels indicate the persistent search for mineral wealth in the surrounding ridges. Vital water sources are meticulously documented, from Mesquite Well to the clusters of Cedar Springs and White Spr, which served as the lifeblood for both livestock and the small ranching communities established in these arid draws.