1958 Map of Montezuma Pass

About this map

The Huachuca Mountains dominate this 1958 survey along the international border between the United States and Mexico. This rugged corridor of the Coronado National Forest and Coronado National Memorial is defined by a deep history of mineral exploration and borderland passage. Prospectors left their mark across the terrain, evidenced by the State of Texas Mine, the Morgan Mine, and numerous unnamed prospects, shafts, and tunnels dotting the steep slopes of Montezuma Canyon and Ash Canyon. A small cemetery near Bear Creek serves as a quiet reminder of early settlement efforts in this high-altitude landscape. Notable geographical landmarks include the prominence of Coronado Peak and Montezuma Peak, while the unique name of One Hundred Three Mesa stands out among the limestone and granite ridges.