2018 Map of Stanford Canyon

About this map

The Chiricahua Mountains dominate the eastern landscape of this Cochise County survey, where the peaks descend into a series of deeply etched drainages including Stanford Canyon and Pridham Canyon. The western portion of the map transitions into more level terrain, marked by ranch roads like E Winkler Ranch Rd and N Rucker Canyon Rd. This area is defined by its water management features, critical for both livestock and wildlife in the arid climate, evidenced by Turkey Tank, North Tank, and Rusty Tank. A significant portion of the eastern rugged lands is protected within the Coronado National Forest. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy land divisions across township and range lines, such as t18s r28e, while following the paths of seasonal watercourses like Turkey Cr and Ash Cr. The proximity of John Long Canyon to O'Keefe Spring suggests historic reliance on these scattered water sources for local habitation and transit through the mountain passes.