Historical Maps of Nelson, Arizona

What stories do these 16 old maps tell about Nelson's past? From 1934 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Nelson's history through maps:

  • Trace Nelson's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Nelson's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Nelson, AZ maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Tucson Mountains
    1934 Map of Tucson Mountains
    1934 Tucson Mountains
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Tucson, Marana, and other nearby areas

  2. 1956 Map of Tucson, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Tucson, 1967 Print
    1956 Tucson
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Tucson, Maricopa, and other nearby areas

  3. 1956 Map of Tucson, 1973 Print
    1956 Map of Tucson, 1973 Print
    1956 Tucson
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Tucson, Maricopa, and other nearby areas

  4. 1956 Map of Tucson, 1978 Print
    1956 Map of Tucson, 1978 Print
    1956 Tucson
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Tucson, Maricopa, and other nearby areas

  5. 1958 Map of Tucson
    1958 Map of Tucson
    1958 Tucson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Tucson, Maricopa, and other nearby areas

  6. 1959 Map of Tucson
    1959 Map of Tucson
    1959 Tucson
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Tucson, Maricopa, and other nearby areas

  7. 1959 Map of Tucson
    1959 Map of Tucson
    1959 Tucson
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Tucson, Maricopa, and other nearby areas

  8. 1959 Map of Silver Bell Peak, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Silver Bell Peak, 1961 Print
    1959 Silver Bell Peak
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Marana, Avra Valley, and other nearby areas

  9. 1959 Map of Silver Bell Peak, 1965 Print
    1959 Map of Silver Bell Peak, 1965 Print
    1959 Silver Bell Peak
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Marana, Avra Valley, and other nearby areas

  10. 1959 Map of Silver Bell Peak, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Silver Bell Peak, 1982 Print
    1959 Silver Bell Peak
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Marana, Avra Valley, and other nearby areas

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