Old Maps of Douglas, Arizona for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Douglas with 30 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Douglas has changed over the decades.


Douglas, AZ maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Douglas
    1914 Map of Douglas
    1914 Douglas
    1914 Print · USGS
    The copper-smelting industry dominates the landscape near the international border just before the Great War. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of Douglas, the grid of Pirtleville, and rural landmarks like Carey Ranch and Valley School.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1916 Map of Douglas
    1916 Map of Douglas
    1916 Douglas
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Mexico border comes alive in the mid-1910s, showcasing the height of the copper mining era around Bisbee and Douglas. Genealogists and historians can trace family land like Forrests Ranch and local institutions like the Double Adobe Valley School.

  3. 1919 Map of Douglas
    1919 Map of Douglas
    1919 Douglas
    1919 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Mexico borderlands come alive in the decade following the turn of the century, showing the dense mining and rail networks around the Mule Mountains. Trace early ranching footprints at Forrest's Ranch, the industrial layout of Tin Town, and cross-border landmarks like Mina de Oro.

  4. 1919 Map of Perilla
    1919 Map of Perilla
    1919 Perilla
    1919 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Mexico borderlands come alive in this survey of the high desert ranching country. Genealogists and historians can trace family operations like the McDonald Ranch and Ed Howard Ranch, or locate the Cottonwood Creek School and Cazador Siding along the old rail line.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1925 Map of Douglas
    1925 Map of Douglas
    1925 Douglas
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Mexico borderlands in the mid-twenties were a mosaic of family-named ranches and early motor routes. Genealogists can trace individual homesteads like the Cross U Bar R. (Stephenson) or the Lakes Ranch alongside the historic Nacozari Railroad.

  6. 1933 Map of Douglas
    1933 Map of Douglas
    1933 Douglas
    1933 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Cochise County come alive in the early thirties, showcasing a landscape defined by massive copper smelters and the bustling town of Douglas. Genealogists can trace family holdings from the Copper Queen Ranch to Valley School and identify early landmarks like Camp Harry J Jones.

  7. 1940 Map of College Peaks
    1940 Map of College Peaks
    1940 College Peaks
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Mexico border comes alive in this pre-war survey of the high desert and cattle country. Genealogists and historians can trace the vast San Bernardino Grant and family outposts like Slaughters Ranch San Bernardino or the Ed Howard Ranch.

  8. 1955 Map of Douglas
    1955 Map of Douglas
    1955 Douglas
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Arizona and New Mexico borderlands come into focus in the mid-1950s, highlighting the mining and ranching hubs of the Desert Southwest. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Bisbee, the operations at Hachita Mine, and rural landmarks like the Double Adobe School.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of College Peaks, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of College Peaks, 1959 Print
    1958 College Peaks
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeast Arizona's high desert borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by cattle ranching and rugged mountain passes. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named water sources like Steel Woods Windmill and landmarks along the historic Geronimo Trail.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1958 Map of Douglas, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Douglas, 1959 Print
    1958 Douglas
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Mexico border comes alive in the 1950s, showing a bustling desert city shaped by smelting and transcontinental rail. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Copper Queen Smelter and locate family sites at Calvary Cemetery or the High School.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Douglas, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Douglas, 1959 Print
    1958 Douglas
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Mexico border landscape comes alive in this late 1950s survey of the Sulphur Springs Valley during a peak era for the copper industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Pirtleville, the massive Copper Queen Smelter, and family sites like Stewart Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Douglas NE, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Douglas NE, 1959 Print
    1958 Douglas NE
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cochise County ranching and aviation come into focus in the late fifties as the regional economy centers on the border. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like Stewart Ranch and Watson Ranch or the infrastructure of the Southern Pacific railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1959 Map of Douglas, 1968 Print
    1959 Map of Douglas, 1968 Print
    1959 Douglas
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southeast Arizona and southwest New Mexico meet at the border in the late fifties, showcasing a high-desert landscape defined by industrial copper mining and ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Bisbee, locate the Lavender Pit, and follow the Southern Pacific line through Douglas.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1961 Map of Douglas
    1961 Map of Douglas
    1961 Douglas
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Mexico borderlands come into focus at mid-century, detailing the vital mining and ranching hubs of Cochise County and southwest New Mexico. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific Railroad through Bisbee and Douglas, or locate early sites like the Old Hachita Mine and Rucker School.

  15. 1964 Map of Douglas
    1964 Map of Douglas
    1964 Douglas
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-New Mexico borderlands in the early sixties reveal a landscape of deep-rooted copper mining and high-desert ranching. Genealogists and researchers can trace the legacy of settlements like Pirtleville, the industrial site of the Copper Smelter, and remnants of the Cochise Mines.

  16. 1985 Map of East of Douglas, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of East of Douglas, 1986 Print
    1985 East of Douglas
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Sonora borderlands east of Douglas come into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of high desert ranching and mountain mining. Researchers can trace boundary markers like Mon 82, find scattered ranch sites such as El Potrerito, and locate numerous Mine Shafts in the Perilla Mountains.

  17. 1994 Map of Douglas
    1994 Map of Douglas
    1994 Douglas
    1994 Print · USGS
    The copper mining heart of Cochise County and the international border are captured here in the mid-nineties. Researchers can trace the massive Lavender Pit at Bisbee or locate rural landmarks like Paul Spur and the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1996 Map of Douglas NE, 2003 Print
    1996 Map of Douglas NE, 2003 Print
    1996 Douglas NE
    2003 Print · USGS
    Cochise County's desert ranch lands and infrastructure are captured in the late nineties, showing the area's development near the Mexican border. Genealogists and historians can trace legacy properties like Harris Ranch and the industrial layout of the Bisbee-Douglas International Airport.

  19. 2011 Map of Douglas, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Douglas, 2011 Print
    2011 Douglas
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Douglas, including Agua Prieta, Pirtleville, and other nearby areas

  20. 2011 Map of Douglas NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Douglas NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Douglas NE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Douglas, including Cochise County, United States, and other nearby areas

  21. 2011 Map of East of Douglas, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of East of Douglas, 2011 Print
    2011 East of Douglas
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Douglas, including Rancho Gallardo, El Alamito, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Douglas, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Douglas, 2014 Print
    2014 Douglas
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Douglas, including Agua Prieta, Pirtleville, and other nearby areas

  23. 2014 Map of East of Douglas, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of East of Douglas, 2014 Print
    2014 East of Douglas
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Douglas, including Rancho Gallardo, El Alamito, and other nearby areas

  24. 2014 Map of Douglas NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Douglas NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Douglas NE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Douglas, including Cochise County, United States, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Douglas NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Douglas NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Douglas NE
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Douglas, including Cochise County, United States, and other nearby areas

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