Old Maps of Silver Bell, Arizona for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Silver Bell. 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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Silver Bell, AZ maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Silver Bell
    1934 Map of Silver Bell
    1934 Silver Bell
    1934 Print · USGS
    Pima County at the height of the New Deal era reveals a sparse network of desert settlements and remote mines. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of the Papago Indian Reservation through its small villages like Santa Cruz and industrial sites like the Roadside Mine.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 1959 Map of Vaca Hills, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Vaca Hills, 1961 Print
    1959 Vaca Hills
    1961 Print · USGS
    Arizona's copper country comes into focus in the late 1950s as massive open-pit operations reshape the West Silver Bell Mountains. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Silver Bell (Site), the Daisy Shaft, and an Old Railroad Grade used for hauling ore.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1989 Map of Silver Bell West
    1989 Map of Silver Bell West
    1989 Silver Bell West
    1989 Print · USGS
    Mining and desert life intersect in Pima County during the late eighties, showing the industrial footprint of the El Tiro Mine. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements at Silver Bell (Site) and locate the Silver Bell Cemetery.

  9. 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

  10. 1996 Map of Silver Bell West, 2003 Print
    1996 Map of Silver Bell West, 2003 Print
    1996 Silver Bell West
    2003 Print · USGS
    The West Silver Bell Mountains of Pima County are captured in the mid-1990s, showcasing the massive Silver Bell Mine and its network of roads. Genealogists and historians can locate the Silverbell Site and the Silver Bell Cemetery near Jesuit Hill.

  11. 2011 Map of Silver Bell West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Silver Bell West, 2011 Print
    2011 Silver Bell West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Silver Bell, including Schuk Toak District, Pima County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2014 Map of Silver Bell West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Silver Bell West, 2014 Print
    2014 Silver Bell West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Silver Bell, including Schuk Toak District, Pima County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Silver Bell West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Silver Bell West, 2018 Print
    2018 Silver Bell West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Silver Bell, including Schuk Toak District, Pima County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of Silver Bell West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Silver Bell West, 2021 Print
    2021 Silver Bell West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Mining activity in the mountains west of Tucson defines this recent landscape as it appeared in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace deep industrial history through the Oxide Pit, Kurtz Shaft, and the Silver Bell Cem near the town of Silver Bell.

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