1986 Map of Stanford Canyon

About this map

The Chiricahua Mountains dominate this 1980s landscape, where the high drainage divide of the Coronado National Forest gives way to deep incisions like Stanford Canyon and John Long Canyon. The eastern portion of the map is defined by the Chiricahua Wilderness, where steep terrain funnels seasonal runoff toward the desert flats. Significant water sources like O'Keefe Spring and Turkey Creek are critical features in this arid environment, providing the necessary conditions for local cattle ranching and early habitation.