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1958 Map of Pedregosa Mountains

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Pedregosa Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Chiricahua Mountains and the Pedregosa Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Cochise County, revealing a mid-century network of cattle ranches and rugged watersheds. Ranching life is documented through named properties like the J Bar A Ranch, Joe Glenn Ranch, and Lamberson and Riggs Ranch, many situated along seasonal drainages such as Rucker Canyon and Big Bend. The map captures the infrastructure of the San Bernardino Valley, where the Southern Pacific railroad passes near the settlement of Bernardino.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the location of the Rucker Cemetery and isolated Graves near Hunt Draw. The transition from the Coronado National Forest to the open flats of Poverty Flat and Swisshelm Mesa illustrates the difficult terrain that defined southeastern Arizona's settlement patterns. Landmarks like the Airway Beacon near Walnut Canyon and various water tanks emphasize the region's reliance on managed water sources in an arid environment.