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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 defines the rugged geography of this 1985 survey, where the Galiuro Mountains and Winchester Mountains converge. The landscape is characterized by high ridges like Pine Ridge and Bald Ridge, and named peaks such as Saddle Mountain. Settlement is sparse in this high-desert environment, with the Sierra Bonita Ranch serving as a primary point of interest for researchers of local land use.

Water management is critical in this arid terrain, as evidenced by a network of cattle tanks and springs including Whalen Tank, Eagle Tanks, and Deer Tanks. The map details numerous canyon systems, including Rockhouse Canyon, Hackberry Canyon, and Bear Canyon, many of which are accessed only by 4WD trails. The boundary between Graham and Cochise Counties runs through the center of the sheet, providing a clear reference for genealogical or property research near the The Mesas formations.