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1940s Maps of Pima County, Arizona

Explore 49 historic maps of Pima County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Pima County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Pima County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Pima County, AZ maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Elgin
    1940 Map of Elgin
    1940 Elgin
    1940 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Arizona ranching country is shown here just before the mid-century, where the Southern Pacific railroad connects remote desert outposts. Researchers can locate early family homesteads like Gardner's Ranch and Rodgers Ranch alongside the historic site of Old Ft. Crittenden.
  4. 1940 Map of Palo Alto Ranch, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Palo Alto Ranch, 1956 Print
    1940 Palo Alto Ranch
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Pima County desert landscape in the 1940s is shown here as a network of cattle outposts and dormant mineral claims. Genealogists and historians can locate family holdings like Anvil Ranch and trace the history of mining at the Banner Mine or Aguinaldo Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1941 Map of Presumido Peak
    1941 Map of Presumido Peak
    1941 Presumido Peak
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Arizona borderlands in the early 1940s are defined here by cattle ranching and tribal lands along the international line. Researchers can trace historic properties like Rancho de la Osa and Buenos Aires Ranch or locate the Site of Old Indian Fort near Sasabe.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1941 Map of Twin Buttes
    1941 Map of Twin Buttes
    1941 Twin Buttes
    1941 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona ranching and mining culture is well-documented in this late-1930s survey of the Sierrita foothills. Researchers can locate the McGee Sch, the rails of the Southern Pacific RR, and family-named landmarks like Canoa Ranch and Harris Ranch.
  13. 1941 Map of Vekol Mountains
    1941 Map of Vekol Mountains
    1941 Vekol Mountains
    1941 Print · USGS
    Mining activity and tribal settlements characterize this desert region in the late 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace indigenous communities at Sif Vaya and Kohatk alongside early mineral prospects like the Vekol Mine and Reward Mine.
  16. 1941 Map of San Vicente
    1941 Map of San Vicente
    1941 San Vicente
    1941 Print · USGS
    Pima County ranching and tribal lands are captured in the late 1930s before modern development altered this desert landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like San Ignacio Ranch and settlements including San Vicente and Haivana Nakya.
  19. 1941 Map of Cocoraque Butte, 1942 Print
    1941 Map of Cocoraque Butte, 1942 Print
    1941 Cocoraque Butte
    1942 Print · USGS
    Pima County ranching and reservation life are captured here in the early 1940s, just as the local road network began to stabilize. Researchers can trace historic property boundaries and desert outposts like Cocoraque Ranch, Robles Junction, and the indigenous settlement of Viopuli.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1941 Map of Baboquivari Peak, 1955 Print
    1941 Map of Baboquivari Peak, 1955 Print
    1941 Baboquivari Peak
    1955 Print · USGS
    Arizona's Tohono O'odham lands come alive in this wartime survey, showing the deep connection between ranching families and the desert landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of the Allison Mine, Fresnal Canyon School, and numerous holdings like Otero Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1941 Map of Arivaca, 1956 Print
    1941 Map of Arivaca, 1956 Print
    1941 Arivaca
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, this southern Arizona cattle and mining district centered around Arivaca and its surrounding family ranches. Trace the legacy of desert prospecting at the Las Guijas Mine or locate historic homesteads like Canoa Ranch and Montana Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1941 Map of Vamori, 1958 Print
    1941 Map of Vamori, 1958 Print
    1941 Vamori
    1958 Print · USGS
    Traditional O'odham life in the early 1940s is mapped here across the desert expanses of the Papago Indian Reservation. Genealogists and historians can locate remote settlements and family landmarks including San Miguel, Ak Chut Vaya, and San Agustin Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1941 Map of Sells, 1969 Print
    1941 Map of Sells, 1969 Print
    1941 Sells
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Papago Indian Reservation in the early 1940s reveals a desert landscape of ancestral villages and active mining. Trace family roots and desert trails through Sells, Topawa, and the historic San Solano Mission.
  34. 1942 Map of Silver Reef Mountains
    1942 Map of Silver Reef Mountains
    1942 Silver Reef Mountains
    1942 Print · USGS
    Pinal County's desert mining and indigenous heritage are recorded here in the early 1940s, just as these remote districts were being systematically surveyed. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of traditional settlements like Vaiva Vo and Kohatk alongside numerous mining claims including the Silver Reef Mine and Jackrabbit Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1942 Map of Vekol Mountains
    1942 Map of Vekol Mountains
    1942 Vekol Mountains
    1942 Print · USGS
    The high desert of southern Arizona comes into focus during the late 1930s as a hub for mineral exploration and tribal settlement. Miners and genealogists can trace the locations of the Vekol Mine, Copperosity Mine, and the settlement of Sif Vaya.
  40. 1942 Map of San Vicente
    1942 Map of San Vicente
    1942 San Vicente
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Sonoran desert landscape of Pima County is captured here in the late 1930s, showing the early ranching and mining infrastructure of the Papago Indian Reservation. Genealogists and historians can locate remote outposts like San Ignacio Ranch, Wattle Hut, and the Roadside Mine.
  43. 1942 Map of Comobabi
    1942 Map of Comobabi
    1942 Comobabi
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Papago Indian Reservation comes into focus during the late 1930s, showing a network of remote desert settlements and scattered mountain mines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Sil Nakya, Ko Vaya, and mining sites like the Picacho Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1942 Map of Oro Blanco, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Oro Blanco, 1961 Print
    1942 Oro Blanco
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Mexico borderlands come to life in this early 1940s survey of Santa Cruz County. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of the local mining boom through sites like Oro Blanco and the Old Glory Mine, alongside working spreads such as Garcia Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1943 Map of Sells
    1943 Map of Sells
    1943 Sells
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Papago Indian Reservation in the early 1940s reveals a desert landscape of traditional settlements and active mining. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the San Solano Mission, Topawa P O, and villages like Artesa or Ali Chuk Son.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1943 Map of Benson
    1943 Map of Benson
    1943 Benson
    1943 Print · USGS
    Cochise County during the wartime 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the San Pedro River and the legendary town of Tombstone. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Fort Huachuca and locate rural landmarks like St David, Fairbank, and Huachuca Turner PO.
  55. 1943 Map of Cocoraque Butte
    1943 Map of Cocoraque Butte
    1943 Cocoraque Butte
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Papago Indian Reservation and Pima County ranchlands are documented here in the early 1940s during a period of transition for desert travel. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like Dill Ranch and Cocoraque Ranch or locate the old Three Points Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1943 Map of Fresnal
    1943 Map of Fresnal
    1943 Fresnal
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona’s borderlands and tribal territories are captured here in the 1940s, shortly after the height of early mining efforts. Researchers can trace ancestral connections in villages like Indian Oasis or locate vanished industrial sites like the Golden Age Mine & Mill.
  61. 1943 Map of Arivaca
    1943 Map of Arivaca
    1943 Arivaca
    1943 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, this pocket of Pima County was a hub of hard-rock mining and cattle ranching. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Arivaca Ranch, find a lonely Cemetery, or locate dozens of mines including the Las Guijas Mine and Ajax Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1943 Map of Palo Alto Ranch
    1943 Map of Palo Alto Ranch
    1943 Palo Alto Ranch
    1943 Print · USGS
    Pima County ranching and mining culture is preserved here as it stood in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named lands like Peyron Ranch and Anvil Ranch or locate several mining sites such as the Banner Mine.
  67. 1943 Map of Galiuro Mts
    1943 Map of Galiuro Mts
    1943 Galiuro Mts
    1943 Print · USGS
    The high desert of the Galiuro Mountains comes into focus in the late 1930s, showing a rugged landscape defined by cattle ranching and mining. You can trace the locations of family holdings like Mercer Ranch and Daley Ranch or search for remote mine sites like the Bunker Hill Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1943 Map of Old Glory
    1943 Map of Old Glory
    1943 Old Glory
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Mexico borderlands come into focus in this mid-century reconnaissance, capturing the mining and ranching life of the high desert. Researchers can trace the locations of Old Glory Mine, Ruby P.O. (Montana), and historic outposts like Tres Bellotas.
  73. 1943 Map of Tubac
    1943 Map of Tubac
    1943 Tubac
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz River valley comes alive in the late 1930s, documenting the vital transport corridor through Tubac and Amado. Genealogists and historians can trace family-run operations like Moyza Ranch or locate the Sopori Sch and Tumacacori National Monument.
    3 unique versions available
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