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1950s Maps of Graham County, Arizona

Explore 20 historic maps of Graham 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 Graham 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 Graham County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Graham County, AZ maps

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  1. 1950 Map of San Simon
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Bowie
    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.
  7. 1951 Map of San Simon
    1951 Map of San Simon
    1951 San Simon
    1951 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Arizona-New Mexico border in the 1950s, this survey shows a high-desert landscape defined by the railroad and mountain passes. Trace the legacy of early travel and mining at the Old Stage Station (Ruins), Giddings Grave, and the Volcano Mine.
  10. 1954 Map of Silver City, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Silver City, 1967 Print
    1954 Silver City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southeast Arizona and southwest New Mexico meet in this mid-century survey of the high desert and mountain mining districts. Local researchers can trace the rail lines through Lordsburg, the silver operations at Ash Peak Mines, and the limits of Fort Bayard Military Reservation.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Clifton, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Clifton, 1968 Print
    1954 Clifton
    1968 Print · USGS
    The high timber and copper country of the Arizona-New Mexico border is captured here during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family holdings like the Double Circle Ranch or study the industrial footprint of the Smelting Plant at Clifton.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 1957 Map of Clifton
    1957 Map of Clifton
    1957 Clifton
    1957 Print · USGS
    The copper-mining district around Clifton and Morenci meets the high timberlands of the Mogollon Rim during the mid-1950s. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named outposts and remote mountain settlements like Reserve, Stargo, and Fort Thomas.
  28. 1957 Map of Redington, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Redington, 1958 Print
    1957 Redington
    1958 Print · USGS
    The San Pedro River valley in the late fifties shows a landscape shaped by remote ranching and desert homesteads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Bingham Ranch, the Cascabel School, and Soza Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Luzena, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Luzena, 1959 Print
    1957 Luzena
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeast Arizona in the late fifties is defined by the vital transit corridor through Railroad Pass. Genealogists and historians can locate remote desert outposts and ranches such as Luzena, Raso, and the Monk Ranch along the rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Winchester Mts., 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Winchester Mts., 1959 Print
    1957 Winchester Mts.
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cochise County ranching culture and high-desert peaks are documented here in the mid-fifties as the landscape transitioned toward modern recreation. Trace the sites of Hookers Hot Springs and family holdings like Muleshoe Ranch and Ellis Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1958 Map of Silver City
    1958 Map of Silver City
    1958 Silver City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southwestern New Mexico and eastern Arizona appear here in the mid-1950s, a period of intensive mining and rail activity. Trace the routes of the Southern Pacific RR through Lordsburg or locate historic operations at the Chino Mine and Santa Rita.
  40. 1958 Map of Clifton
    1958 Map of Clifton
    1958 Clifton
    1958 Print · USGS
    The rugged high country of the Arizona-New Mexico border comes into focus in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of mining camps and forest outposts. Genealogists and researchers can trace old settlements and remote sites like Mogollon, East Fork Mission, and the Tidwell Mine.
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 1958 Map of Willcox, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Willcox, 1959 Print
    1958 Willcox
    1959 Print · USGS
    The ranching and rail hub of Willcox is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of high desert basins and mountain passes. Genealogists and historians can trace legacy cattle operations like Palmer Ranch and family sites such as the Drury settlement.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1958 Map of Hannagan Meadow, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Hannagan Meadow, 1960 Print
    1958 Hannagan Meadow
    1960 Print · USGS
    High atop the eastern Arizona plateau in the late fifties, this survey captures the remote outposts along the Coronado Trail. Researchers can trace the early Forest Service presence at Hannagan Meadow Ranger Station or locate family-named landmarks like Baldy Bill Point and Hoodoo Knoll.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 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
  58. 1959 Map of York Valley, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of York Valley, 1961 Print
    1959 York Valley
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Gila River valley in the late fifties was a remote corridor of rail transport and ranching along the Arizona-New Mexico line. Genealogists and historians can trace the family names behind Willis Ranch and Smith Ranch or locate the site of the old Tollhouse and Petroglyphs.
    3 unique versions available
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