1986 Map of Stanford Canyon

About this map

The Chiricahua Mountains dominate this 1980s landscape, where high-elevation landmarks like Stanford Peak overlook a complex system of drainage and canyons. This provisional survey captures the transition from the arid lowlands of Whitewater Draw to the protected forests of the Chiricahua Wilderness. The map reveals a land defined by water management and topography, tracing the descent of Turkey Creek and Cottonwood Creek from the mountain heights. Human presence is marked by a small Cem (cemetery) located near the foothills, while the Coronado National Forest boundary underscores the division between public range and wilderness areas. Extensive drainage networks including Stanford Canyon, Pridham Canyon, and John Long Canyon illustrate the erosional patterns typical of this portion of Cochise County.