1986 Map of Squaretop Hills East

About this map

Squaretop Hills and the northern reaches of the Swisshelm Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Cochise County. The topography is defined by the drainage patterns of Ash Creek to the north and the wide path of Whitewater Draw to the south, which cuts along Whitehead Ridge. This 1980s-era survey reveals a sparsely populated ranching and mining environment, centered around the small locations of Stanford and Pridham. A lone Cemetery serves as a genealogical marker for early families of the area, while a Gravel Pit indicates local land use and resource extraction. The map provides an essential look at the primitive road network and desert washes before more modern development or shifts in regional water management occurred.