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1950s Maps of Gila County, Arizona

Explore 16 historic maps of Gila County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Gila County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Gila County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Gila County, AZ maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Rockinstraw Mtn
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of McFadden Peak
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Winkelman
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Blue House Mtn
    1951 Map of Blue House Mtn
    1951 Blue House Mtn
    1951 Print · USGS
    Gila County canyon country in the early fifties reveals a landscape of industrial mining and ancient archaeology. Trace deep-canyon mineral workings at the Regal Mine and Canadian Mines, or locate historical sites like the Sanrace Cliff Dwellings.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of Winkelman
    1951 Map of Winkelman
    1951 Winkelman
    1951 Print · USGS
    Winkelman and the lower Gila River valley are documented here at mid-century, capturing the intersection of industrial mining and desert ranching. Researchers can trace historic family operations like the Flying UW Ranch and locate old mining claims such as the Ripsey Mine and Silver Queen Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of Pine, 1956 Print
    1952 Map of Pine, 1956 Print
    1952 Pine
    1956 Print · USGS
    Pine and Strawberry sit just below the massive Mogollon Rim in the 1950s, a period when this high-country landscape was defined by remote ranches and forest lookouts. Researchers can trace the High Line Trail and locate family-history sites like Chase Ranch and the Cem at Pine.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Promontory Butte, 1956 Print
    1952 Map of Promontory Butte, 1956 Print
    1952 Promontory Butte
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mogollon Rim country comes to life in the 1950s at the junction of three national forests. Researchers can locate remote cattle operations like Pyle Ranch and Haught Ranch, or trace the path of the Highline Trail below Promontory Butte.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of Holbrook, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Holbrook, 1966 Print
    1954 Holbrook
    1966 Print · USGS
    North-central Arizona is seen here during the mid-fifties, from the high plateau of the Mogollon Rim to the Verde Valley. Researchers can trace the early growth of Holbrook, locate remote camps like Happy Jack, and explore the roads around Montezuma Castle National Monument.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Mesa, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Mesa, 1968 Print
    1954 Mesa
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona in the mid-fifties reveals the rapid growth of the Valley of the Sun alongside the deep-rooted mining districts of the eastern mountains. Genealogists and researchers can trace the expansion of Mesa and Chandler or locate legacy operations at Inspiration Mine and the Magma Arizona railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1956 Map of Tucson, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Tucson, 1967 Print
    1956 Tucson
    1967 Print · USGS
    Post-war Southern Arizona comes into focus as the copper and aviation industries expand around Tucson. Trace family roots in South Tucson or locate early mining sites like the San Manuel Mine and Silver Bell Mine near the Santa Cruz River.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Mesa
    1957 Map of Mesa
    1957 Mesa
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona's desert valleys and high-mountain mining districts come alive in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the early layout of Mesa and Phoenix or locate remote sites like Inspiration Mine and Arizona State College.
  34. 1957 Map of Holbrook
    1957 Map of Holbrook
    1957 Holbrook
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northern Arizona in the mid-fifties is defined by the high-plateau timberlands and the bustling rail corridor of the Little Colorado River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the route of U.S. 66 through Holbrook or locate more remote outposts like Zeniff and Aripine.
  37. 1958 Map of Mesa
    1958 Map of Mesa
    1958 Mesa
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Arizona comes alive in this survey of the valley and high desert, where urban growth begins to transform the landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail-and-mine economy through Inspiration Mine and old stops like Rittenhouse and Magma.
  40. 1958 Map of Holbrook
    1958 Map of Holbrook
    1958 Holbrook
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Arizona's high country is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the growth of mountain towns and timber lands. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe RR through Holbrook or find vanished spots like Zeniff.
  43. 1958 Map of Tucson
    1958 Map of Tucson
    1958 Tucson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the late fifties reveals a landscape of desert agriculture and rising military aviation. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific or locate the historic San Xavier Del Bac Mission and the Casa Grande Natl Mon.
  46. 1959 Map of Tucson
    1959 Map of Tucson
    1959 Tucson
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the late fifties shows a landscape of military growth and desert industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and old mining sites like the San Manuel Mine near Mammoth.
    2 unique versions available
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