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1985 Map of Lazy J Ranch

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Lazy J Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Lazy J Ranch and its adjacent landing strip sit at the center of this 1980s landscape, illustrating the character of modern ranching life in Cochise County. This section of the San Bernardino Valley is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Black Draw, Cottonwood Draw, and the curiously named Hay Hollow Wash. These drainages carve through a terrain punctuated by landmarks like Wildcat Hill.

The presence of infrastructure like Corral sites and Mormon Tanks suggests a careful management of water and livestock in an arid environment. The layout of the ranch, with its proximity to the valley floor and its private airstrip, reflects the logistical realities of mid-to-late 20th-century Arizona ranching, where vast distances were bridged by both traditional land use and small-scale aviation.