Old Maps of Picture Rocks, Arizona for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Picture Rocks 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 Picture Rocks has changed over the decades.


Picture Rocks, AZ maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1968 Map of Avra, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Avra, 1969 Print
    1968 Avra
    1969 Print · USGS
    Arizona's Tucson Mountains meet the desert floor in the late sixties, showing a landscape shared by working ranches and conservation lands. Trace historical mining operations at the Gould Mine or locate early recreation sites like the Signal Hill Picnic Area.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1992 Map of Avra, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Avra, 1995 Print
    1992 Avra
    1995 Print · USGS
    The desert lowlands of the Avra Valley meet the rising peaks of the Tucson Mountain Section in the early 1990s. Researchers can locate historic mining sites like the Gould Mine, several namesake picnic areas, and prominent landmarks such as Wasson Peak.

  11. 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

  12. 1996 Map of Avra, 2001 Print
    1996 Map of Avra, 2001 Print
    1996 Avra
    2001 Print · USGS
    The Tucson Mountains and Avra Valley met in the late twentieth century as a landscape of desert preservation and industrial activity. Researchers can trace historic mining at Gould Mine, explore the Saguaro Wilderness, and locate water infrastructure like the AQUEDUCT.

  13. 2011 Map of Avra, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Avra, 2011 Print
    2011 Avra
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Picture Rocks, including Marana, Pima County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2014 Map of Avra, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Avra, 2014 Print
    2014 Avra
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Picture Rocks, including Marana, Pima County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2018 Map of Avra, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Avra, 2018 Print
    2018 Avra
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Picture Rocks, including Marana, Pima County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2021 Map of Avra, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Avra, 2021 Print
    2021 Avra
    2021 Print · USGS
    The desert northwest of Tucson appears in recent detail as modern suburban expansion meets the protected wilderness of Saguaro National Park. Researchers can trace trail networks through the Tucson Mountains and locate landmarks like Wasson Peak, Signal Hill, and the Marana townsite.

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