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Old Maps of Yuma, Arizona

Explore 66 old maps of Yuma, spanning from 1903 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1903 Map of Yuma, 1954 Print
    1903 Map of Yuma, 1954 Print
    1903 Yuma
    1954 Print · USGS
    The desert frontier around Yuma comes alive in this survey from the early 1900s, capturing the arrival of major irrigation and rail infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the Yuma Indian Reservation, the early layout of Somerton, and remote mining sites like the Picacho Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1905 Map of Yuma
    1905 Map of Yuma
    1905 Yuma
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Lower Colorado River borderlands come alive in the early 1900s, showing the early infrastructure of the Imperial Valley and the Yuma crossing. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Somerton, the Yuma Indian Reservation, and remote desert mining camps like Hedges and Picacho Mine.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1926 Map of Fortuna, 1956 Print
    1926 Map of Fortuna, 1956 Print
    1926 Fortuna
    1956 Print · USGS
    Arizona's desert mining and rail corridors are captured here during the mid-1920s as modern utilities began to cross the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific line through Blaisdell or locate the remote Fortuna Mine.
  10. 1929 Map of Fortuna
    1929 Map of Fortuna
    1929 Fortuna
    1929 Print · USGS
    Lower Arizona in the late twenties shows a landscape defined by the Gila River and the mining industry. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through desert settlements like Blaisdell and Ligurta or locate the Fortuna Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1940 Map of Yuma, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Yuma, 1956 Print
    1940 Yuma
    1956 Print · USGS
    Yuma and the surrounding desert irrigation districts are captured here at the start of the 1940s as the river economy matured. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Somerton, the Indian Sch, and family-named schools like Crane Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1942 Map of Yuma
    1942 Map of Yuma
    1942 Yuma
    1942 Print · USGS
    The desert frontier near Yuma underwent a massive transformation during the early war years as irrigation and military infrastructure expanded. Researchers can trace the development of the All American Canal Project and locate numerous historic workings like the Fortuna Mine and Old Senator Mine.
  19. 1945 Map of Yuma
    1945 Map of Yuma
    1945 Yuma
    1945 Print · USGS
    The desert crossroads at Yuma come alive in this wartime-era survey, revealing the complex irrigation and rail networks that fueled the border economy. Genealogists and historians can locate early landmarks like Indian School Watertank, Crane Sch, and Yuma Cem.
  22. 1952 Map of Yuma East, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Yuma East, 1953 Print
    1952 Yuma East
    1953 Print · USGS
    Yuma and its surrounding river valleys are captured here in the early fifties, documenting a landscape shaped by massive irrigation projects and historic western transit. Researchers can trace the Butterfield Stage Line Probable Route and locate landmarks like the Fort Yuma Indian School and Araby.
  25. 1952 Map of Yuma West, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Yuma West, 1953 Print
    1952 Yuma West
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-California borderlands were a hub of massive irrigation and transit projects in the early fifties. Local historians can trace the Butterfield Stage Route, the Southern Pacific rail lines, and the engineering of Morelos Dam.
  28. 1954 Map of El Centro
    1954 Map of El Centro
    1954 El Centro
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley was at its mid-century agricultural peak when this survey recorded its vast irrigation network and desert borderlands. Researchers can trace the path of the All American Canal or locate local landmarks like Lantana School and the Tumco Mines.
  31. 1955 Map of El Centro
    1955 Map of El Centro
    1955 El Centro
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley and the Colorado River borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties during the peak of the region's irrigation-driven expansion. Researchers can trace the desert's industrial history through the Tumco Mines, the Yuma Test Branch, and rural landmarks like the Palmetto School.
  34. 1958 Map of El Centro, 1972 Print
    1958 Map of El Centro, 1972 Print
    1958 El Centro
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley's agricultural heartland and the Colorado River's edge are captured here during a period of massive water infrastructure and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace old mining sites like the Ferguson Mine, desert outposts such as Ogilby, and early rail lines including the San Diego and Arizona Eastern.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1961 Map of El Centro
    1961 Map of El Centro
    1961 El Centro
    1961 Print · USGS
    The California-Arizona borderlands come alive in this early sixties record of desert irrigation and military expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace the engineering of the All American Canal and locate vanished sites like Araz and the Imperial County Tuberculosis Sanatorium.
  40. 1964 Map of El Centro
    1964 Map of El Centro
    1964 El Centro
    1964 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of the California desert and the military test ranges of Arizona are revealed in this mid-century study. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Southern Pacific railroad and the All American Canal near El Centro and Yuma.
  43. 1964 Map of South of Yuma, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of South of Yuma, 1966 Print
    1964 South of Yuma
    1966 Print · USGS
    The international border in the mid-1960s reveals a sparse landscape defined by the Yuma Desert. Researchers can trace the United States-Mexico line past several Test Wells and the edge of the Luke Air Force Range.
  46. 1965 Map of Vopoki Ridge, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Vopoki Ridge, 1966 Print
    1965 Vopoki Ridge
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape defined by military training grounds and ancient desert routes along the Mexican border. Modern researchers can trace the legendary Camino Del Diablo (Jeep Trail) past Spook Tank and the heights of Vopoki Ridge.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1965 Map of Yuma SE, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Yuma SE, 1966 Print
    1965 Yuma SE
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Yuma in the mid-sixties, the landscape reveals a stark contrast between irrigated agriculture and military desert ranges. Researchers can trace the path of the Main Canal and A Canal or locate the boundaries of the Luke Air Force Range.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1965 Map of Somerton, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Somerton, 1966 Print
    1965 Somerton
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, the irrigation grid surrounding Somerton transformed the arid valley into a productive agricultural landscape. Researchers can trace the layout of Yuma Indian Homesteads and find early aviation sites like Somerton Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1965 Map of Fortuna, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Fortuna, 1966 Print
    1965 Fortuna
    1966 Print · USGS
    Yuma County during the mid-sixties showcases a desert landscape of massive irrigation projects and sprawling military ranges. Genealogists and historians can locate the Redondo Ruins (Butterfield Stage Sta), the isolated Blaisdell station, and the historic path of the Camino Del Diablo.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1965 Map of Fortuna SW, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Fortuna SW, 1966 Print
    1965 Fortuna SW
    1966 Print · USGS
    The desert frontier south of Yuma comes into focus during the mid-sixties, dominated by military training grounds. Researchers can trace remote survey lines and navigate the arid terrain through markers like Arena 432, Target, and several Jeep Trails.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1965 Map of Yuma East, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Yuma East, 1966 Print
    1965 Yuma East
    1966 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Colorado and Gila Rivers in the mid-1960s reveals a desert landscape transformed by massive irrigation and military infrastructure. Trace the early layout of Yuma, from the Yuma Territorial Prison to the US Marine Corps Air Station.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1965 Map of Yuma West, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Yuma West, 1966 Print
    1965 Yuma West
    1966 Print · USGS
    Yuma and the lower Colorado River valley appear here in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape defined by intensive irrigation and military presence. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of neighborhood schools like Pecan Grove Sch or locate the Old Araz Stage Depot and Andrade (Site).
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1980 Map of Tinajas Altas Mts
    1980 Map of Tinajas Altas Mts
    1980 Tinajas Altas Mts
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Sonora borderlands come into focus in the early eighties, showing a landscape shaped by military use and extreme desert terrain. Researchers can trace the Jeep Trail through the Tinajas Altas Mountains or locate the Smith Mine and San Luis Landing Field.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1982 Map of Tinajas Altas
    1982 Map of Tinajas Altas
    1982 Tinajas Altas
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Sonora borderlands come into focus in this military survey, which tracks the international line across the southern Yuma Desert. Researchers can locate historic boundary markers like Mon. 197 and water catchments at Tinajas Altas.
  73. 1990 Map of West of Vopoki Ridge, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of West of Vopoki Ridge, 1991 Print
    1990 West of Vopoki Ridge
    1991 Print · USGS
    The international border south of Yuma comes into focus during the late twentieth century, showing where military training grounds meet the Mexican desert. Researchers can trace remote 4WD tracks leading to a Lookout Tower within the Barry M Goldwater Air Force Range.
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