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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Tucson, Arizona

Explore 64 historic maps of Tucson from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Tucson's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Tucson's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Tucson, AZ maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Patagonia, 1955 Print
    1904 Map of Patagonia, 1955 Print
    1904 Patagonia
    1955 Print · USGS
    Arizona's mining and ranching frontiers are at their peak in this early century survey of the Santa Rita Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace family operations at the Empire Ranch or the Total Wreck Mine, and locate the site of Old Ft Crittenden.
  4. 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.
  7. 1905 Map of Patagonia
    1905 Map of Patagonia
    1905 Patagonia
    1905 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona’s mining and ranching frontier is captured here at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family homesteads and active mining sites, from Empire Ranch and Helvetia to the curiously named Total Wreck Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 1925 Map of San Xavier
    1925 Map of San Xavier
    1925 San Xavier
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Tucson area and the Papago Indian Reservation come to life in this mid-1920s survey. Researchers can trace family-named homesteads such as Kubils Ranch and Coronado Ranch alongside industrial sites like the Arizona Group Mines.
  16. 1926 Map of Helvetia
    1926 Map of Helvetia
    1926 Helvetia
    1926 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the mid-twenties shows a landscape of cattle ranches and high-desert outposts. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Stone's Ranch and Mc Cleary's Ranch or explore early settlements such as Helvetia and Greaterville.
  19. 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.
  22. 1943 Map of San Xavier Mission
    1943 Map of San Xavier Mission
    1943 San Xavier Mission
    1943 Print · USGS
    The desert landscape southwest of Tucson was a mix of sacred sites and cattle ranches in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the San Xavier del Bac Mission and locate old homesteads like Triple C Ranch and Robles Well.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 1948 Map of Tucson
    1948 Map of Tucson
    1948 Tucson
    1948 Print · USGS
    Tucson and its desert surroundings are seen here in the late 1940s as the city began expanding toward its major military and aviation hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Yaqui Village, Davis-Monthan Field, and the Benedictine Convent before urban growth transformed the valley.
  31. 1956 Map of Nogales, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Nogales, 1963 Print
    1956 Nogales
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the mid-fifties is captured here from the Papago tribal lands to the San Pedro valley. Genealogists and historians can trace border settlements like Sasabe, the legacy of Tombstone, and old mining sites including the Mary G Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 1957 Map of Tucson East, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Tucson East, 1958 Print
    1957 Tucson East
    1958 Print · USGS
    The eastern fringes of Tucson were rapidly expanding in the late fifties as residential neighborhoods pushed toward the desert washes. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous early schools like Treehaven Sch and the expansive Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1957 Map of San Xavier Mission, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of San Xavier Mission, 1958 Print
    1957 San Xavier Mission
    1958 Print · USGS
    The desert landscape south of Tucson comes alive in the late fifties, dominated by the Tucson Mountains and the Santa Cruz River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the San Xavier del Bac Mission, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and early regional airstrips like Ryan Field.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of Tucson, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Tucson, 1958 Print
    1957 Tucson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Tucson is seen here during a decade of massive growth, from the university campus to the airfield. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood development near Pascua Yaqui Indian Village, Emery Park, and the Davis Monthan Air Force Base.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1957 Map of Tucson, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Tucson, 1958 Print
    1957 Tucson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Tucson is shown during a period of rapid desert expansion and military growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Franco Ranch, local landmarks such as Sentinel Peak, and the development of Vandenberg Village.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of Rincon Valley, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Rincon Valley, 1958 Print
    1957 Rincon Valley
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Rincon Valley and its surrounding peaks are captured in the mid-1950s before the rapid expansion of modern Tucson. Researchers can trace the original Southern Pacific rail line and locate early local landmarks like Colossal Cave, Vail, and the Loma Verde Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Sabino Canyon, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Sabino Canyon, 1958 Print
    1957 Sabino Canyon
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Santa Catalina foothills east of Tucson are shown here in the late fifties as residential growth began meeting the desert edge. Researchers can locate the Southern Arizona School For Boys, the Immaculate Heart Novitiate, and the original grounds of Ft Lowell Park.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 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
  58. 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
  61. 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
  64. 1958 Map of Nogales
    1958 Map of Nogales
    1958 Nogales
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the late fifties was a landscape of international borders and high-desert outposts, dominated by the Huachuca Mountains and the Papago Indian Reservation. Local historians can trace old mining camps like Ruby and Greaterville or locate historic military grounds at the Fort Huachuca Military Reservation.
  67. 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.
  70. 1958 Map of Sahuarita, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Sahuarita, 1959 Print
    1958 Sahuarita
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Pima County desert and mountain foothills come into focus in the late fifties, showing the expanding reach of federal land use. Researchers can locate family ranches like Johnson Ranch and historic mining sites near Helvetia or the settlement of Greaterville.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 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
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