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1958 Map of Miller Peak

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Miller Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The high peaks of the Huachuca Mountains dominate this mid-century landscape, where the Fort Huachuca Military Reservation meets the northern reaches of the Coronado National Forest. This era shows a transition from active resource extraction to forest management and ranching, evidenced by the scattered claims and livestock outposts along the mountain base. Hardrock mining history is preserved through the Reef Mine and its associated tramway, alongside the Pomona Mine, Hamburg Mine, and Copper Glance Mine located deep within the canyons.

Water sources were critical for these operations, as seen at Old Sawmill Spr and Cave Spr. The map documents established family holdings including the Barchas Ranch and Carr Canyon Ranch, while high-altitude points like Miller Peak and Ramsey Peak define the dramatic topography. Logistical relics such as a tunnel and the Lutz Tunnel indicate the difficult engineering required to navigate the steep terrain during the mining booms.