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1958 Map of Sunnyside

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Sunnyside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The southern end of the Huachuca Mountains dominates this landscape, where the Fort Huachuca Military Reservation meets the international border with Mexico. In the late 1950s, the terrain was dotted with small mining operations and isolated ranching camps. Significant mineral activity is evident at the Reef Mine, Copper Glance Mine, and the State of Texas Mine near the southeastern corner.

Settlement patterns center on the remote community of Sunnyside and various family outposts like Barchas Ranch and Richards Ranch. Local history is preserved at the Sunnyside Cemetery and the Cemetery near Cave Creek. The map also details the Coronado National Memorial, marking the historical entrance of the Coronado Expedition into what would become the United States. High-altitude landmarks such as Miller Peak and Montezuma Pass provide context for the rugged canyons like Ramsey Canyon and Carr Canyon.