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2014 Map of Railroad Pass

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Railroad Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Railroad Pass serves as the topographic centerpiece of this 2014 survey, providing a low-elevation corridor through the Dos Cabezas Mountains that has long dictated the flow of transportation in eastern Cochise County. The map documents the arid landscape defined by intermittent water systems like Railroad Wash and Smith Wash, where seasonal flows have carved features such as Hay Flat Draw and Cowboy Canyon.

Small settlements such as Raso and Luzena flank the rail corridor, while the southern reaches of the map climb into more varied terrain near Camels Back. This area is punctuated by localized water sources essential for desert life, including Seventysix Spring, Minnie Nash Spring, and Blue Ledge Spring. The placement of these springs and the network of ranch roads like Page Ranch Rd and S Martin Ranch Rd illustrate the continuing importance of water and grazing access in this high-desert environment.