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1948 Map of Miller Peak

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Miller Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Huachuca Mountains dominate this 1948 survey, showcasing a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and deep drainage canyons. The northern portion is largely occupied by the Fort Huachuca Military Reservation, while the southern expanse falls within the Coronado National Forest. This era of Cochise County history is marked by a transition from resource extraction to established ranching, evidenced by the presence of the Pomona Mine and Wakefield Mine alongside several family-named homesteads such as Newman Ranch and D'Albini Ranch.

Strategic water management is visible through the appearance of a Water Tank and Gas Well in the lower elevations. The map provides precise vertical data for prominent landmarks including Miller Peak, which stands as the highest point on the sheet, and Carr Peak. These peaks are surrounded by a network of significant drainages like Ramsey Canyon and Miller Canyon, which likely dictated the placement of early settlements and travel routes such as the mapped Telephone Line.