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2004 Map of Lochiel

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Lochiel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

San Rafael Valley straddles the international boundary between the United States and Mexico, anchoring a landscape where ranching history meets protected wilderness. The border settlement of Lochiel serves as a primary reference point in this high-desert basin, which includes the historical La Zanja Grant and the San Rafael State Park. The map documents a network of seasonal watercourses like the Santa Cruz River and Arroyo Zorilla, which have shaped the settlement patterns of this arid region for generations.

South of the border in Sonora, the terrain is marked by numerous sites such as San Antonio, San Fernando, and La Negra. Several locations are noted as being in a state of disuse, including El Packard (Abandonada) and Los Palomas (Abandonada), providing vital data for researchers tracking the contraction of rural outposts. To the north, the Coronado National Forest and Parker Canyon rise into the foothills, while landmarks like Greene Ranch (Park Headquarters) represent the administrative and pastoral legacy of the Arizona side.