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1958 Map of Portal

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Portal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The eastern slopes of the Chiricahua Mountains meet the San Simon Valley in this late 1950s survey of the Arizona-New Mexico border. Centered on the Coronado National Forest, the map captures a transition from the rugged canyons of the high peaks to the desert floor. Small settlements and specialized outposts like Galeyville, Paradise, and the Southwestern Research Station dot the foothills near the mouth of Cave Creek Canyon. Local history is anchored by family-named landmarks like the Roush Ranch and the Paradise Cemetery.

Transportation and utility infrastructure follow the valley floor, with the Southern Pacific railroad and a significant Pipeline running parallel to the state line near Rodeo. High-altitude geography is defined by prominent summits such as Portal Peak and Sentinel Peak Lookout, while numerous springs like Sulphur Spring and Cienega Spring indicate the critical water sources for the area's ranches and forest camps.