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Old Maps of Oro Valley, Arizona

Explore 42 old maps of Oro Valley, spanning from 1904 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1904 Map of Tucson, 1957 Print
    1904 Map of Tucson, 1957 Print
    1904 Tucson
    1957 Print · USGS
    Tucson and its surrounding desert basins are captured here at the turn of the century as the railroad transformed this Pima County landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate early family holdings like Carrillos Ranch, the site of Old Fort Lowell, and the remote Loma Verde Mines.
  4. 1905 Map of Tucson
    1905 Map of Tucson
    1905 Tucson
    1905 Print · USGS
    Early 1900s Tucson is shown here as a railway hub at the base of the Rincon and Santa Catalina mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family homesteads like Pusch's Ranch, explore Old Fort Lowell, or locate the Loma Verde Mines.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1934 Map of Tucson Mountains
    1934 Map of Tucson Mountains
    1934 Tucson Mountains
    1934 Print · USGS
    The desert northwest of Tucson comes into focus during the mid-1930s, showing the early footprints of the Papago Indian Reservation and the railroad corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and ranching outposts like Maisi Ayra Ranch, Rodriguez, and the Maish Roadside Mine.
  10. 1947 Map of Cortaro
    1947 Map of Cortaro
    1947 Cortaro
    1947 Print · USGS
    Pima County in the late 1940s showcases a desert landscape of ranching, mining, and expanding aviation infrastructure. Trace family ranching roots at Oasis Ranch or explore early aviation at the U S Army Landing Field and Silver Bell Airport.
  13. 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
  16. 1957 Map of Cortaro, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Cortaro, 1959 Print
    1957 Cortaro
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Valley in the late fifties shows a landscape of developing irrigation and cattle ranching between mountain ranges. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named properties like T-Bench-Bar Ranch, local mining at Gila Monster Mine, and early school sites such as Laguna School.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of Tucson North, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Tucson North, 1959 Print
    1957 Tucson North
    1959 Print · USGS
    Tucson is seen during its post-war suburban surge into the desert foothills before the reach of the modern metropolis. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of early schools like Prince Sch, the Rilvito Park and Race Track, and the Pontatoc Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Mount Lemmon, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Mount Lemmon, 1959 Print
    1957 Mount Lemmon
    1959 Print · USGS
    Greater Tucson and the high Santa Catalina peaks are captured in the late fifties as the city’s northern suburbs began to meet the desert foothills. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of the University of Arizona Farm, the historic Steam Pump Ranch, and mountain retreats like Summerhaven.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 1962 Map of Tucson
    1962 Map of Tucson
    1962 Tucson
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the early sixties showcases a landscape defined by burgeoning desert cities and massive military installations. Researchers can trace tribal settlements like Schuchk, legacy mining sites at Silver Bell Mine, and the early footprint of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
  34. 1964 Map of Tucson
    1964 Map of Tucson
    1964 Tucson
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of burgeoning desert cities and industrial-scale copper mining. Researchers can trace the development of Tucson and its outlying mining districts, including the Silver Bell Mine and San Manuel Mine.
  37. 1968 Map of Jaynes, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Jaynes, 1969 Print
    1968 Jaynes
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northwest of Tucson in the late sixties, the desert landscape was transitioning from a ranching economy to suburban growth. Researchers can trace the original footprints of Sahuaro Ranch, find the Yuma Mine in the foothills, or locate the Freeway Airport and Stockham along the railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1968 Map of Ruelas Canyon, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Ruelas Canyon, 1969 Print
    1968 Ruelas Canyon
    1969 Print · USGS
    Arizona's desert ranching culture meets the expanding road networks of Pima County in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named properties like Jurko Ranch and Oasis Ranch or follow the Southern Pacific railroad along the Santa Cruz River.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1981 Map of Oro Valley, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Oro Valley, 1982 Print
    1981 Oro Valley
    1982 Print · USGS
    Oro Valley and Catalina are shown during a period of rapid suburban growth in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the transition from rural ranching at Steam Pump Ranch to modern landmarks like Dennis Weaver Park and Canyon del Oro High Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1984 Map of Tucson North
    1984 Map of Tucson North
    1984 Tucson North
    1984 Print · USGS
    North Tucson and the Catalina foothills come into focus in the mid-1980s as suburban development meets the wilderness. Researchers can trace established landmarks like Evergreen Cemetery, the Rillito Downs Race Track, and the growing neighborhoods of Casas Adobes.
  49. 1992 Map of Jaynes, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Jaynes, 1995 Print
    1992 Jaynes
    1995 Print · USGS
    Northwest Tucson in the early nineties shows a desert landscape transitioning into a suburban hub along the Santa Cruz River. Trace the old Southern Pacific rail line past the Gila Monster Mine and the historic Cortaro Farms.
  52. 1992 Map of Ruelas Canyon, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Ruelas Canyon, 1995 Print
    1992 Ruelas Canyon
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Pima County desert as it appeared in the early nineties shows the growing suburbs of Maraña meeting the rugged Tortolita Mountains. Local historians can trace old landmarks like the Cem near the Santa Cruz River and the rural Landing Strip out by Canada del Oro.
  55. 1992 Map of Tucson North, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Tucson North, 1995 Print
    1992 Tucson North
    1995 Print · USGS
    Tucson and its northern suburbs are captured in the early nineties as development presses against the Santa Catalina foothills. Researchers can trace the layout of Casas Adobes, find Evergreen Cemetery, and locate landmarks like Rillito Downs Racetrack.
  58. 1994 Map of Tucson
    1994 Map of Tucson
    1994 Tucson
    1994 Print · USGS
    Tucson and the Santa Cruz Valley appear here in the mid-1990s, caught between rapid urban growth and protected wilderness. Researchers can trace the development of Casas Adobes, the operations at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, and the rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1994 Map of Silver Bell Mountains
    1994 Map of Silver Bell Mountains
    1994 Silver Bell Mountains
    1994 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the mid-nineties shows a land of transition between desert wilderness, tribal lands, and the growing Tucson suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace settlements like San Luis and Ko Vaya, or follow the industrial legacy of the Silver Bell Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1996 Map of Tucson North, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Tucson North, 2002 Print
    1996 Tucson North
    2002 Print · USGS
    Northern Tucson and Casas Adobes meet the steep desert ridges in the mid-nineties. Researchers can locate community anchors like Evergreen Cemetery, the Rillito Downs Racetrack, and high peaks in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness.
  67. 1996 Map of Ruelas Canyon, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Ruelas Canyon, 2002 Print
    1996 Ruelas Canyon
    2002 Print · USGS
    The northern Tucson periphery enters a period of significant suburban expansion in the late nineties. Trace the growth of Oro Valley and its surrounding desert parks, from the rugged heights of Tortolita Mountain Park to the banks of the Santa Cruz River.
  70. 1996 Map of Jaynes, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Jaynes, 2002 Print
    1996 Jaynes
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz River valley northwest of Tucson shows a rapidly developing desert landscape in the late nineties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-side settlements of Cortaro and Jaynes or locate the historic Gila Monster Mine in the foothills.
  73. 1996 Map of Oro Valley, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Oro Valley, 2002 Print
    1996 Oro Valley
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Oro Valley area during the mid-1990s shows a landscape of desert washes and rising peaks at the edge of the Tucson basin. Researchers can trace the local heritage at Steam Pump Ranch or locate community landmarks like Coronado Sch and Catalina State Park.
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