2011 Map of Orange Butte

About this map

San Simon Peak and the surrounding high desert of Cochise County are the focal points of this arid landscape, where water sources determine the patterns of human and animal life. The presence of several artificial and natural water points, including Indian Tanks, Tule Tank, and Bear Sign Tank, highlights the essential infrastructure for ranching and survival in this dry Arizona territory. Named settlements and ranching sites like Old Camp, Little Franks, and Horsecamp are dispersed across the terrain, connected by primitive routes and the more defined Indian Springs Rd. These locations, along with Old McKenzie Ranch, provide valuable clues for genealogists and local historians tracing the movement of cattle and homesteaders through the canyons and over the peaks of the Winchester and San Simon ranges.