1950s Maps of Arizona

1. 1950 Map of Paulden

   

   1950 Paulden

   1950 Print · USGS

   Yavapai County ranching and rail infrastructure are captured here in the mid-twentieth century as the high desert settlements expanded. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Drake and locate family landmarks like Stewart Ranch and Hubbel Ranch.

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4. 1950 Map of Sheridan Mountain

   

   1950 Sheridan Mountain

   1950 Print · USGS

   Yavapai County's high mesa ranching country is captured here during the post-war era within the Prescott National Forest. Genealogists and historians can locate established livestock operations like Spider Ranch, Dumbbell Ranch, and the Yolo Cabin.

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7. 1950 Map of Wagoner

   

   1950 Wagoner

   1950 Print · USGS

   Yavapai County ranching life is preserved in this mid-century survey of the Arizona interior as it appeared just after the war. Researchers can trace the layout of the Diamond 2 Ranch, the isolated settlement of Minnehaha, and the winding course of the Hassayampa River.

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10. 1950 Map of Parker Dam Area

    

    1950 Parker Dam Area

    1950 Print · USGS

    The California-Arizona borderlands come into focus at the mid-century mark, centered on the engineering of the Parker Dam. Trace the river economy through the Colorado River Indian Reservation and remote landmarks like Bandit Pass and Cienega Springs.

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13. 1950 Map of Turkey Canyon

    

    1950 Turkey Canyon

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Juniper Mountains and Prescott National Forest appear in the mid-century as a land of ranching outposts and massive land grants. Researchers can trace the layout of the Luis Maria Baca Float No 5 and locate local sites like Happy Camp and Lower Corrals.

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16. 1950 Map of Crozier Peak

    

    1950 Crozier Peak

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Tortilla Mountains of Pinal County are shown in the mid-twentieth century as a landscape of isolated ranches and active mineral prospects. Researchers can trace the footprints of the Silver Queen Mine, the Tony Lopez Ranch, and the Ripsey Ranch ruins.

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19. 1950 Map of Rockinstraw Mtn

    

    1950 Rockinstraw Mtn

    1950 Print · USGS

    Gila County's high desert and river canyons are captured here in the mid-century, featuring the dramatic shoreline of the Roosevelt Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace old forest outposts like A-Cross Ranger Sta and mining sites near Richmond Basin.

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22. 1950 Map of San Simon

    

    1950 San Simon

    1950 Print · USGS

    The high desert borderlands of Arizona and New Mexico are captured here at mid-century, following the line of the Southern Pacific railroad. Researchers can locate remote cattle operations and early landmarks like the Braidfoot Ranch, the Old Stage Station (Ruins), and the lonely Giddings Grave.

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25. 1950 Map of Bowie

    

    1950 Bowie

    1950 Print · USGS

    Southeast Arizona ranching and rail life at mid-century are centered here on the town of Bowie and the Southern Pacific line. Researchers can trace historic property sites like Posey Ranch and Garrett Ranch or locate the Yellow Hammer Mill.

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28. 1950 Map of Lookout Mtn

    

    1950 Lookout Mtn

    1950 Print · USGS

    Pinal County ranching and military history converge in this mid-century survey of the San Pedro River valley. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Old Camp Grant Military Reservation (Aban'd) or locate the PZ Ranch and Mine near the rugged slopes of Lookout Mtn.

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31. 1950 Map of Crown King

    

    1950 Crown King

    1950 Print · USGS

    The high Bradshaw Mountains come to life in this mid-century survey of the Arizona interior. Genealogists and mining historians can trace dozens of mountain claims like the Crown King Mine and Algonquin Mine, alongside camps like Fort Misery.

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34. 1950 Map of Putnam Wash

    

    1950 Putnam Wash

    1950 Print · USGS

    Arizona ranching and water infrastructure are captured here at the mid-century, long before modern development altered this Pinal County landscape. Researchers can trace the layout of remote outposts like Cactus Hill Ranch and vital water points such as Yellowjacket Well and Cowhead Tank.

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37. 1950 Map of Parker

    

    1950 Parker

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Lower Colorado River valley in the mid-century shows a landscape defined by massive water projects and tribal lands. Researchers can trace the Colorado River Indian Reservation boundary, the Headgate Rock Dam, and desert mining at the Blue Cloud Mine.

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40. 1950 Map of Kirkland

    

    1950 Kirkland

    1950 Print · USGS

    Yavapai County ranching and mining operations are captured in detail at mid-century as the region's rural economy transitioned. Trace family history at the Walnut Grove School or locate old diggings like the Climax Mine and Cooper Crown Mine.

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43. 1950 Map of Picacho Butte

    

    1950 Picacho Butte

    1950 Print · USGS

    Yavapai County ranching and forest lands are captured here at mid-century, before modernization altered the high-desert range. Researchers can trace historic operations at the K4 Farm and CV Ranch or locate the old Stone Quarry and Mexican Dam.

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46. 1950 Map of McFadden Peak

    

    1950 McFadden Peak

    1950 Print · USGS

    The high Sierra Ancha of Gila County comes into focus mid-century, showing a landscape defined by ranching, mining, and forest management. Genealogists and researchers can locate historic family holdings like Circle Ranch and Tanner Ranch, or trace early operations at the Pueblo Mine.

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49. 1950 Map of Black Mountain

    

    1950 Black Mountain

    1950 Print · USGS

    Pinal County ranching life in the late 1940s is centered around isolated water sources and livestock outposts among the high ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Barkerville (Site) and name-bearing landmarks like Haydon Ranch and Jewell Well.

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52. 1950 Map of Saddle Mtn.

    

    1950 Saddle Mtn.

    1950 Print · USGS

    Arizona's copper and cattle country comes into focus in the early post-war years, centered on the high desert terrain of Pinal County. Historians and genealogists can trace family footprints at Eskiminzin Ranch, find the site of the Finch Sch (Aban'd), or locate the Gypsum Mines.

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55. 1950 Map of Winkelman

    

    1950 Winkelman

    1950 Print · USGS

    The confluence of the Gila and San Pedro Rivers comes alive in this mid-century survey of Gila and Pinal Counties. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Hayden and Winkelman, or locate remote sites like Antelope Mine and Flying UW Ranch.

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58. 1950 Map of Brandenburg Mtn

    

    1950 Brandenburg Mtn

    1950 Print · USGS

    Arizona ranching and canyon life are well-documented in this 1950s survey of the Aravaipa region. Researchers can trace the footprints of family outposts like Painted Cave Ranch, Wagner Ranch, and the high-elevation Lion Camp.

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61. 1950 Map of Bumblebee

    

    1950 Bumblebee

    1950 Print · USGS

    Mining operations and remote settlements define this central Arizona landscape during the late nineteen-forties. Researchers can trace the era's mineral wealth through sites like the Thunderbolt Mine and Howard Copper Mine, or locate family landmarks near Bumblebee and Poland.

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64. 1950 Map of Simmons

    

    1950 Simmons

    1950 Print · USGS

    Yavapai County ranching country is captured here during the post-war era of the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace significant family holdings like Seven V Ranch and Las Vegas Ranch or locate landmarks such as Inscription Canyon.

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67. 1950 Map of Holy Joe Peak

    

    1950 Holy Joe Peak

    1950 Print · USGS

    Pinal County's high desert peaks and canyons are shown at the mid-century during a period of ranching and early mining transition. Genealogists and researchers can locate family outposts like Reese Ranch and Mounterest Ranch or the Vale District Sch (Aban'd).

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70. 1950 Map of Sentinel

    

    1950 Sentinel

    1950 Print · USGS

    Maricopa County's high desert reveals its mid-century transit network and military footprint as the Southern Pacific railroad cuts across the arid basin. Researchers can trace the railroad outposts of Sentinel and Midway Station alongside the Ajo Bend Military Reservation.

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73. 1950 Map of Prescott, 1951 Print

    

    1950 Prescott

    1951 Print · USGS

    Arizona's mining and ranching frontiers were in full operation during the early fifties, from the vertical streets of Jerome to the remote western desert. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life via the Bland School, the United Verde Mine, and stops along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

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