Old Maps of Sentinel, Arizona for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Sentinel with 16 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 Sentinel has changed over the decades.


Sentinel, AZ maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Sentinel, 1961 Print
    1949 Map of Sentinel, 1961 Print
    1949 Sentinel
    1961 Print · USGS
    Desert outposts and railroad stops define this Maricopa County corridor shortly after the war. Local historians can trace the path of the Southern Pacific rail line through Sentinel, Tartron, and the Ajo Gila Bend Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Sentinel
    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.

  3. 1953 Map of Ajo, 1971 Print
    1953 Map of Ajo, 1971 Print
    1953 Ajo
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Arizona desert at mid-century reveals a landscape of massive copper mines, tribal reservations, and military testing grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stopovers like Dateland and Mohawk or locate remote sites like the Reward Mine and Gu Achi (Santa Rosa).
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Ajo
    1957 Map of Ajo
    1957 Ajo
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the fifties reveals a landscape of massive copper mines, remote desert wells, and tribal reservations. Genealogists and historians can trace old cattle outposts like Whitewing Ranch, the Tracy's Trading Post, and the copper works at Ajo.

  5. 1958 Map of Ajo
    1958 Map of Ajo
    1958 Ajo
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Pima and Yuma Counties during the late fifties shows a landscape of remote copper mines and military flight paths. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific Railroad through Gila Bend and find heritage sites like O'Neills Grave or the Christmas Gift Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of Ajo
    1962 Map of Ajo
    1962 Ajo
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the early sixties was a landscape of deep-desert mining, military airfields, and tribal lands. Researchers can trace the Cornelia Mine near Ajo, remote outposts like Trays Trading Post, and the path of the Devils Highway.

  7. 1963 Map of Ajo
    1963 Map of Ajo
    1963 Ajo
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Arizona in the early sixties reveals a landscape of desert ranches and remote mining outposts. Trace the historic Southern Pacific line or locate isolated landmarks like O'Neils Grave and Tracy's Trading Post.

  8. 1967 Map of Ajo
    1967 Map of Ajo
    1967 Ajo
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the mid-1960s is depicted here as a landscape of military aviation and deep-desert ranching. Trace the historical mining operations at Vekol Mine or follow the Southern Pacific rail line through Gila Bend and Dateland.

  9. 1980 Map of Dateland, 1996 Print
    1980 Map of Dateland, 1996 Print
    1980 Dateland
    1996 Print · USGS
    The Yuma County desert during the late twentieth century is defined by the vital transit corridor along the Gila River. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through remote stops like Sentinel and Aztec or locate the Sheep Mine in the rugged backcountry.

  10. 1982 Map of Ajo
    1982 Map of Ajo
    1982 Ajo
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Sonora borderlands come into focus in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of desert mining towns and expansive tribal lands. Trace the Southern Pacific rail line through Gila Bend or explore the remote settlements of Ajo and Lukeville.

  11. 1986 Map of Sentinel
    1986 Map of Sentinel
    1986 Sentinel
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Southern Pacific railroad bisects the high desert of Maricopa County during the 1980s. Local researchers can trace the sparse layout of Sentinel and explore the vast military boundaries of the Luke Air Force Range and Sentinel Plain.

  12. 1995 Map of Sentinel
    1995 Map of Sentinel
    1995 Sentinel
    1995 Print · USGS
    The desert rail corridor of Maricopa County is captured here in the mid-1990s as it skirts the northern edge of a massive military testing ground. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific tracks through Sentinel and Piedra or locate local landmarks like Sentinel Peak and the Landing Strip.

  13. 2011 Map of Sentinel, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sentinel, 2011 Print
    2011 Sentinel
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sentinel, including Maricopa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2014 Map of Sentinel, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sentinel, 2014 Print
    2014 Sentinel
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sentinel, including Maricopa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2018 Map of Sentinel, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sentinel, 2018 Print
    2018 Sentinel
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sentinel, including Maricopa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 2021 Map of Sentinel, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sentinel, 2021 Print
    2021 Sentinel
    2021 Print · USGS
    The high desert of western Maricopa County is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the layout of the Sentinel settlement and the path of S Agua Caliente Rd through this arid landscape.

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