1944 Map of Jackson Mtn.

About this map

The Teresa Mountains dominate this 1944 landscape, where the rugged topography of the Crook National Forest meets the lower reaches of the Aravaipa Valley. This survey captures a specific era of high-desert ranching and resource exploration, characterized by a network of family holdings such as Hinton Ranch, Holladay Ranch, and Pace Ranch scattered throughout the canyons. The presence of numerous Prospect and Prospects sites, alongside remote water sources like Mesquite Well and Cedar Springs, illustrates a landscape where survival and commerce depended on a deep knowledge of the terrain's sparse springs. High points like Jackson Mtn and Cobre Grande Peak serve as significant landmarks for navigating the complex drainages of Goodwin Wash and Tripp Canyon.