1973 Map of Land

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The San Pedro Valley serves as a critical corridor for transport and ancient settlement in this early 1970s survey. The San Pedro River winds through the center of the sheet, flanked by the Southern Pacific Railroad and historical remnants of the region's complex past. Archaeological and historical sites are notably prominent, including the Quiburi Mission Ruins near the southern edge and the Contention Ruins and Boquillas Ruins further north along the riverbanks. These sites, alongside the St David Cem, provide a deep look into the layered occupancy of Cochise County. The landscape is defined by numerous desert washes like Slavin Wash and California Wash that feed into the river, while smaller settlements like Land, Curtis, and Clifford mark the sparse but established ranching and railroad presence in the valley.