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1958 Map of Willcox

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Willcox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Willcox serves as the focal point for this high-desert basin, situated at the base of the Pinaleno Mountains and Winchester Mountains. By the late 1950s, the town's infrastructure reflects its role as a regional hub, featuring the Southern Pacific railroad line, a Golf Course, and the Drive-in Theater. The surrounding landscape is defined by vast cattle ranching operations and natural drainages such as Sacaton Draw and Campomocho Draw.

To the north, the Coronado National Forest spans the rugged slopes of the Gila Mountains, while family-named holdings like Gilman Ranch and Monzingo Ranch dot the lower plains. The presence of the Cochise County Airport and features like Railroad Pass highlight the area's importance as a transportation corridor between the mountains. The desert floor is marked by ephemeral water sources including Dry Lakes and numerous scattered wells and prospects, illustrating the intersection of mining, aviation, and livestock history.