Old Maps of Tucson, Arizona for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 116 historic maps of Tucson. 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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- Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.
Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Tucson.
Tucson, AZ maps
(116)- 1904 Map of Patagonia, 1955 Print
1904 Patagonia1955 Print · USGSArizona'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. - 1904 Map of Tucson, 1957 Print
1904 Tucson1957 Print · USGSTucson 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. - 1905 Map of Patagonia
1905 Patagonia1905 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1905 Map of Tucson
1905 Tucson1905 Print · USGSEarly 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 - 1925 Map of San Xavier
1925 San Xavier1925 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1926 Map of Helvetia
1926 Helvetia1926 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1934 Map of Tucson Mountains
1934 Tucson Mountains1934 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1943 Map of San Xavier Mission
1943 San Xavier Mission1943 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1947 Map of Cortaro
1947 Cortaro1947 Print · USGSPima 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. - 1948 Map of Tucson
1948 Tucson1948 Print · USGSTucson 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. - 1956 Map of Nogales, 1963 Print
1956 Nogales1963 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1956 Map of Tucson, 1967 Print
1956 Tucson1967 Print · USGSPost-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 - 1957 Map of Tucson East, 1958 Print
1957 Tucson East1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of San Xavier Mission, 1958 Print
1957 San Xavier Mission1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Tucson, 1958 Print
1957 Tucson1958 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1957 Map of Tucson, 1958 Print
1957 Tucson1958 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1957 Map of Rincon Valley, 1958 Print
1957 Rincon Valley1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Sabino Canyon, 1958 Print
1957 Sabino Canyon1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Cortaro, 1959 Print
1957 Cortaro1959 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Tucson North, 1959 Print
1957 Tucson North1959 Print · USGSTucson 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 - 1957 Map of Mount Lemmon, 1959 Print
1957 Mount Lemmon1959 Print · USGSGreater 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 - 1958 Map of Nogales
1958 Nogales1958 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1958 Map of Tucson
1958 Tucson1958 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1958 Map of Sahuarita, 1959 Print
1958 Sahuarita1959 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1959 Map of Tucson
1959 Tucson1959 Print · USGSSouthern 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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