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1997 Map of Knob Hill

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Knob Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Dragoon Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Cochise County, rising sharply above the western basin defined by Slavin Wash and Dragoon Wash. This survey captures the rugged interior of the Coronado National Forest, where steep drainages like Fourr Canyon and Jordan Canyon cut through the granite peaks. Human history is etched into the terrain at sites like Whitehouse Ruins and the strategically placed Dragoon Spring, indicating long-standing reliance on the area's sparse water sources.

Evidence of ranching and early settlement is found at Horse Ranch and the rail siding area of Tully in the northwest. Local landmarks such as Knob Hill and the distinctive Council Rocks serve as prominent navigational aids in the complex topography of West Stronghold Canyon. From isolated mines and quarries to a lone Cem, the map provides a detailed look at how this arid environment was navigated and utilized at the end of the 20th century.