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1985 Map of The Mesas

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of The Mesas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Coronado National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the Galiuro Mountains and Winchester Mountains converge. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent rises including Saddle Mountain and The Mesas, alongside distinct geological formations like Pine Ridge and Bald Ridge. This mid-1980s survey illustrates a region where water management is critical to ranching operations, evidenced by numerous man-made water catchments such as Whalen Tank, Eagle Tanks, and Deer Tanks.

Settlement is sparse and centered around established outposts like the Sierra Bonita Ranch and Hookers Hot Springs, which are connected by a network of unimproved roads and 4wd trails. The map also records the administrative division between Graham Co and Cochise Co, cutting through a landscape of deep canyons including Bear Canyon and Ash Creek Canyon. This layout highlights the isolation and specialized land use of the Arizona interior during this period.