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1958 Map of Mustang Mountains

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Mustang Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

San Ignacio Del Babocomari land grant territory defines the southern half of this desert landscape, where the Babocomari River valley serves as a primary corridor for early transportation. An Old Railroad Grade runs parallel to the river, tracing a path south of the Mustang Mountains and north of Lyle Canyon. This area represents a crossroads of ranching history, evident in the presence of Sands Ranch, Rain Valley Ranch, and Sands West Camp.

The northern portion of the map is dominated by the southern reaches of the Whetstone Mountains within the Coronado National Forest. In this arid terrain, water sources like Cottonwood Spring and Mescal Spring were critical landmarks. The topographic detail captures the stark transition from the high peaks of Mustang Peak and Mt Bruce down into the broad expanse of Rain Valley, marked by modern developments like a Pipeline and a Gravel Pit.