1952 Map of Lewis Springs

About this map

The San Pedro River valley in the early 1950s is defined by a sparse but vital network of water sources and cattle operations in this section of Cochise County. This landscape, much of which falls within the Fort Huachuca Military Reservation, is anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad line as it cuts through the scrubland. Named ranching homesteads such as the Donnet-Fry Ranch, Schrader Ranch, and Bakarich-McCool Ranch reflect the mid-century ranching economy that shaped this borderland territory. The topography varies from the wide plains of the San Rafael Del Valle to distinct landmarks like Bronco Hill. Cultural markers like Graveyard Gulch and the small siding at Lewis Springs provide specific touchpoints for local family history and the geographic footprint of the era's land use.