1979 Map of Luzena

About this map

Southern Pacific Railroad tracks run parallel to Interstate 10 across this high-desert landscape in Cochise County, anchoring the small settlement of Luzena. The terrain transitions sharply from the alluvial flats of Monk Draw and Gold Gulch to the steep rises of Maverick Mountain and Rough Mountain. This 1970s survey captures a working ranching and transit corridor where infrastructure like the Luzena Interchange and a major gas Pipeline cross paths with old mountain tracks. Local history is reflected in several remote landmarks, including the Buckeye Mill (Site) in Buckeye Canyon and the evocatively named Cowboy Swimming Hole. Numerous water sources such as White Rock Spring and Lower Bear Spring are scattered through the southern canyons, while the presence of Graves near the railroad suggests the area's deeper pioneer or railroad history.