2018 Map of Portal

About this map

Paradise and Portal anchor this part of Cochise County, where the high slopes of the Chiricahua Mountains meet the desert floor. The landscape is defined by dramatic geological features within the Coronado National Forest, including the steep walls of Cave Creek Canyon and the prominent spire of Cathedral Rock. Local history is visible through settlements like Galeyville and the Paradise Cem, which serve as markers of the area's mining and ranching legacy. Water sources are critical in this arid environment, represented by drainage systems like Silver Cr and Cave Cr, along with numerous springs such as Cienega Spring and Hummingbird Spring. The mapping of small mountain roads like Jhus Canyon Rd and Paradise Rd illustrates how human activity has navigated the complex terrain of Silver Peak and Davis Mtn.