1958 Map of Sonoita

About this map

Fort Buchanan (Site) and Fort Crittenden (Site) anchor the historical geography of this high-desert landscape, marking the positions of mid-19th-century military outposts near the banks of Sonoita Creek. Located within the Coronado National Forest, the region is defined by a deep-rooted ranching economy, with numerous named properties such as Rail X Ranch, Crown C Ranch, and Hacienda Los Encinas dotting the terrain. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade running through the settlement of Sonoita reflects the area's transition from a frontier transport corridor to a rural hub, further evidenced by the County Fairgrounds. Numerous springs, including Cottonwood Spring and Monkey Spring, highlight the critical importance of water sources in this complex network of canyons and gulches like Gardner Canyon and Kentucky Gulch.