Exclusive: "Settling in East Cochise Stronghold Canyon," from The Cochise County Historical Journal Vol. 36, No. 2 (Fall/Winter 2006), written by Jonetta Holt. [pdf-74 pages]

This article represents "former canyon resident" Jonetta Holt's extensive research into the families that settled the Cochise Stronghold, and includes maps, timelines and copious photographs. Her sources include interviews of surviving settlers, platt maps, land use records, diaries, and much more.

Many thanks to Jonetta, and to the Cochise County Historical Society for permission to republish this article. ©2006 Cochise County Historical Society (e-mail: cchs@mycochise.com)

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