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1940s Maps of Pinal County, Arizona

Explore 42 historic maps of Pinal County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Pinal County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Pinal County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Pinal County, AZ maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Vekol Mountains
    1941 Map of Vekol Mountains
    1941 Vekol Mountains
    1941 Print · USGS
    Mining activity and tribal settlements characterize this desert region in the late 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace indigenous communities at Sif Vaya and Kohatk alongside early mineral prospects like the Vekol Mine and Reward Mine.
  4. 1942 Map of Silver Reef Mountains
    1942 Map of Silver Reef Mountains
    1942 Silver Reef Mountains
    1942 Print · USGS
    Pinal County's desert mining and indigenous heritage are recorded here in the early 1940s, just as these remote districts were being systematically surveyed. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of traditional settlements like Vaiva Vo and Kohatk alongside numerous mining claims including the Silver Reef Mine and Jackrabbit Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Vekol Mountains
    1942 Map of Vekol Mountains
    1942 Vekol Mountains
    1942 Print · USGS
    The high desert of southern Arizona comes into focus during the late 1930s as a hub for mineral exploration and tribal settlement. Miners and genealogists can trace the locations of the Vekol Mine, Copperosity Mine, and the settlement of Sif Vaya.
  10. 1943 Map of Galiuro Mts
    1943 Map of Galiuro Mts
    1943 Galiuro Mts
    1943 Print · USGS
    The high desert of the Galiuro Mountains comes into focus in the late 1930s, showing a rugged landscape defined by cattle ranching and mining. You can trace the locations of family holdings like Mercer Ranch and Daley Ranch or search for remote mine sites like the Bunker Hill Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Klondyke
    1943 Map of Klondyke
    1943 Klondyke
    1943 Print · USGS
    Graham County’s high desert mining and forest landscape is captured here during the 1940s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the vicinity of the Klondyke settlement, the Aravaipa Sch, and numerous local workings like the Grand Reef Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1945 Map of Inspiration, 1947 Print
    1945 Map of Inspiration, 1947 Print
    1945 Inspiration
    1947 Print · USGS
    The copper-rich country around Miami and Inspiration is captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Castle Dome Mine, Carlota Mine, and the Inspiration Main Shafts alongside local landmarks like Indian Ruins.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1946 Map of Antelope Peak, 1955 Print
    1946 Map of Antelope Peak, 1955 Print
    1946 Antelope Peak
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Pinal County in the late 1940s is captured here, showing the intersection of tribal lands and the open basin. Researchers can trace early routes like Route 84 past prominent landmarks like Antelope Peak, Table Top, and the watering holes of Hidden Valley.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1947 Map of Red Rock
    1947 Map of Red Rock
    1947 Red Rock
    1947 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona’s desert floor and jagged peaks come into focus just after the war, showing a landscape shaped by military aviation and cattle ranching. Genealogists and historians can locate the Old Sasco Ruins, the Sasco Cem, and local landmarks like Thompson Dairy.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1947 Map of Inspiration
    1947 Map of Inspiration
    1947 Inspiration
    1947 Print · USGS
    Gila County copper country comes alive in the mid-1940s, showing a high-desert landscape of industrial mines and remote ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace the Inspiration Main Shafts, the Southern Pacific Line, and family sites like Horrel Ranch.
  28. 1947 Map of Eloy, 1959 Print
    1947 Map of Eloy, 1959 Print
    1947 Eloy
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Pinal County desert just after the war shows a landscape of rail transit and early agricultural irrigation. Trace the development of Eloy and Picacho along the Southern Pacific Railroad or locate the Sawtooth Sch and Friendly Corners.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1948 Map of Pinal Ranch
    1948 Map of Pinal Ranch
    1948 Pinal Ranch
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Pinal Mountains and Crook National Forest are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by ranching and mining. Trace family-owned landmarks like Pinal Ranch and Henderson Ranch, or locate old workings at the American Mine and Samsel Mines.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1948 Map of Antelope Peak
    1948 Map of Antelope Peak
    1948 Antelope Peak
    1948 Print · USGS
    The high desert south of Phoenix comes alive in the late 1940s, showing the dramatic rise of Antelope Peak and Table Top above the valley floor. Researchers can trace the early borders of the Maricopa Indian Reservation and locate isolated desert Well sites and the winding Vekol Wash.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1948 Map of Eloy
    1948 Map of Eloy
    1948 Eloy
    1948 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Pinal County comes into focus as a developing agricultural and rail hub centered on the Southern Pacific line. You can trace early irrigation works and rural landmarks like the Sawtooth Sch, the Friendly Corners settlement, and the U S Dept of Agric Farm Labor Camp.
  40. 1948 Map of Superior, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Superior, 1953 Print
    1948 Superior
    1953 Print · USGS
    Superior was a thriving copper mining hub in the late 1940s, anchored by massive industrial works and a specialized rail network. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Magma Copper Co, locate the historic Silver King Mine, and find old stops like Hewitt Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1948 Map of Superior, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Superior, 1955 Print
    1948 Superior
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the copper-rich corridor of Pinal County after the war, this survey captures the industrial pulse of Superior and its mining district. Genealogists and historians can trace the Magma Arizona RR, local schools, and dozens of mining sites from the Belmont Mine to the Silver King Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1948 Map of Iron Mountain, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Iron Mountain, 1957 Print
    1948 Iron Mountain
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona's high desert peaks and canyons appear here in the late 1940s as a landscape of remote ranches and ancient sites. Researchers can locate the Reevis Grave, the Cliff Dwellings, and the old mill site at Rogers Troughs (Old Mill).
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1948 Map of Clark Ranch, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Clark Ranch, 1958 Print
    1948 Clark Ranch
    1958 Print · USGS
    Settlement along the San Pedro River in the late 1940s centers on the ranching life and early industry of Pinal County. Researchers can locate the Clark Ranch and Clark School, as well as an old Smelter and several thermal wells.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1948 Map of Haunted Canyon, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Haunted Canyon, 1958 Print
    1948 Haunted Canyon
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Tonto National Forest backcountry is mapped here in the late 1940s, documenting a landscape of remote cattle ranges and named springs. Researchers can locate isolated homesteads like Miles Ranch and trace the rugged drainages of Haunted Canyon and Powers Gulch.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1948 Map of Mammoth, 1959 Print
    1948 Map of Mammoth, 1959 Print
    1948 Mammoth
    1959 Print · USGS
    The San Pedro River valley and the surrounding Pinal County foothills appear in detail just as the local copper industry was modernizing. Researchers can trace the layout of mining hubs like Tiger and Mammoth, alongside historic spreads such as American Flag Ranch and 3 C Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1948 Map of Mammoth, 1960 Print
    1948 Map of Mammoth, 1960 Print
    1948 Mammoth
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century mining in Pinal County is at its peak here, centered on the company town of Tiger and the riverfront village of Mammoth. Researchers can trace old shafts and industrial sites like the San Manuel Copper Mine, Pearl Mine, and Mohawk Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1948 Map of Campo Bonito, 1961 Print
    1948 Map of Campo Bonito, 1961 Print
    1948 Campo Bonito
    1961 Print · USGS
    The eastern Catalina foothills were a busy junction of mining and ranching just after the war. Researchers can trace the layout of historic operations like the Southern Belle Mine and Old Maudina Mine, or locate early homesteads including Kannally Ranch and American Flag Ranch.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1948 Map of Picketpost Mtn, 1961 Print
    1948 Map of Picketpost Mtn, 1961 Print
    1948 Picketpost Mtn
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Pinal County landscape at the end of the 1940s reveals a rugged territory defined by the Magma Arizona Railroad. Researchers can trace the Old Pinal Townsite, the Thompson Arboretum, and early infrastructure near Gonzales Pass.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1948 Map of Peppersauce Wash, 1965 Print
    1948 Map of Peppersauce Wash, 1965 Print
    1948 Peppersauce Wash
    1965 Print · USGS
    The San Pedro River valley and the rugged Black Hills of southern Arizona are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace desert water sources and early industry through sites like the Black Hills Mine, Sacaton Ranch, and a rare Artesian Well.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1949 Map of Pinal Ranch
    1949 Map of Pinal Ranch
    1949 Pinal Ranch
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Gila and Pinal County borderlands in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of remote mountain ranching and mining activity. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Ellis Ranch or the Sixty Six Ranch and locate the Bellevue (Old Site).
  73. 1949 Map of Clark Ranch
    1949 Map of Clark Ranch
    1949 Clark Ranch
    1949 Print · USGS
    Pinal County ranching and mining life comes into focus in the late 1940s as the high desert meets the San Pedro valley. Researchers can locate the Clark Ranch homestead and Clark School, or trace the path of Bunker Hill Road near the Smelter.
    2 unique versions available
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