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1996 Map of Railroad Pass

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Railroad Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Railroad Pass serves as the focal point of this 1990s-era topographic study, where the transportation corridor of the Railroad and Pipeline networks bisects the landscape of Cochise County. The terrain transitions from the alluvial fans of Railroad Wash and Hay Flat Draw in the north to the formidable slopes of the Dos Cabezas Mountains in the south. High-elevation landmarks like Camels Back overlook a network of deep-cut drainage systems, including Zelita Canyon and Smith Canyon.

Evidence of historical activity and seasonal water sources are scattered throughout the mountains, including prospects and several named springs such as Minnie Nash Spring and Blue Ledge Spring. The map documents small-scale infrastructure like the Bowie Turbine Sta and remote ranching operations like the Flying W Ranch, while the small stations of Luzena and Raso mark old stops along the rail line.