1926 Map of Pedregosa

About this map

The Coronado National Forest landscape of 1926 is defined by a sparse but vital network of water sources and family-run cattle operations. Scattered throughout the territory are numerous wells and reservoirs powered by small-scale engines, such as the 6 HP Gas Eng and 1-1/2 HP Gas Eng, illustrating the technical infrastructure required for ranching in this arid environment. The map details many namesake homesteads including the Barboot Ranch, High Lonesome Ranch, and Glenn Ranch, while the El Paso and Southwestern Borderland railroad provides a critical transportation link to the south near Bernardino. Educational and administrative hubs are present but isolated, shown by the Hunt Canyon School, Price Canyon School, and the Sunset Ranger Sta. Notable natural landmarks such as Castle Dome and the Natural Cave highlight a terrain of deep canyons and prominent mountain peaks.