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1981 Map of Pajarito Peak

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Pajarito Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Pajarito Mountains straddle the international border in this 1981 survey, where the rugged terrain of the Coronado National Forest meets the northern reaches of Sonora. The map provides a unique look at the high desert frontier, documenting a network of water sources essential for cattle ranching and mining, such as Bull Spring Tank and Adobe Spring (Dry). Prospecting history is evident in the north near Sunset Mine and Big Steve Mine.

South of the United States of America Estados Unidos Mexicanos boundary, the landscape is dotted with small named settlements and landmarks including La Bellotosa and Los Nogales (Chicón). The topography is defined by dramatic elevations like Pajarito Peak and numerous cerros, reflecting the complex drainage patterns of Alamo Canyon and Planchas de Plata that have shaped movement through this borderland for generations.