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1973 Map of Wildhorse Mtn

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Wildhorse Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

The San Pedro Valley serves as a vital corridor through the arid landscape of Cochise County, as seen in this early 1970s survey. The San Pedro River winds through the center of the sheet, supported by a network of drainage features including Kelsey Canyon, Palomas Wash, and Redrock Creek. This desert riparian environment is marked by numerous water sources critical for ranching and survival, such as Diamond E Spring, Palomas Spring, and a high concentration of wells like Well 3235 and Well 3305 along the valley floor.

To the west, the Little Rincon Mountains rise sharply, culminating at Wildhorse Mtn. Evidence of local heritage and the physical challenges of the terrain are found at the Apodaca Cem and the Gaging Station (The Narrows) at the southern end of the valley. A few scattered Prospect labels indicate small-scale mineral exploration in the foothills, while a network of 4wd tracks provides the only access through the backcountry.