Old Maps of Smurr, Arizona for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Smurr. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Smurr, AZ maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Theba, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Theba, 1955 Print
    1950 Theba
    1955 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's arid river lands are captured here in the 1950s, showing the early infrastructure of the Gillespie Ranch and the Gila Bend Indian Res. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Theba, the Southern Pacific railroad sidings at Smurr, and the desert peaks of the White Hills.

  2. 1951 Map of Theba
    1951 Map of Theba
    1951 Theba
    1951 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's arid river valley and rail corridor are captured here in the mid-century, showing the irrigation-driven growth around Theba and Gillespie Ranch. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line through sidings at Smurr and Piedra, or locate the Gila Bend Indian Res.
    2 unique versions available

  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. 1973 Map of Smurr, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Smurr, 1977 Print
    1973 Smurr
    1977 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's desert landscape was a study in irrigation and infrastructure during the 1970s. Trace the rail-side stops of the Southern Pacific at Smurr or explore the southern reaches of the Gila Bend Indian Reservation.

  10. 1981 Map of Gila Bend, 1996 Print
    1981 Map of Gila Bend, 1996 Print
    1981 Gila Bend
    1996 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the early eighties reveals a vast desert corridor shaped by military ranges, indigenous lands, and historical mining. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Theba and Piedra or locate the historic Vekol Mine and Reward Mine.

  11. 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.

  12. 2011 Map of Smurr, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Smurr, 2011 Print
    2011 Smurr
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Smurr, including Gila Bend, Point of Rocks, and other nearby areas

  13. 2014 Map of Smurr, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Smurr, 2014 Print
    2014 Smurr
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Smurr, including Gila Bend, Point of Rocks, and other nearby areas

  14. 2018 Map of Smurr, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Smurr, 2018 Print
    2018 Smurr
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Smurr, including Gila Bend, Point of Rocks, and other nearby areas

  15. 2021 Map of Smurr, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Smurr, 2021 Print
    2021 Smurr
    2021 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County agriculture and aviation intersect in this contemporary portrait of the Sonoran desert. Researchers can trace the water infrastructure of Citrus Ditch and the Gila Bend Canal or locate the historic Williams Auxiliary Airfield 6.

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