1963 Map of Ajo
USGS Topo · Published 1963About this map
The Ajo mining district and the vast Sonoran desert landscape define this 1963 survey of southwestern Arizona. Centered on the copper-rich Ajo and the nearby settlement of Rowood, the map reveals a complex network of desert wells, ranches, and water holes essential for survival in this arid environment. The northern edge follows the Gila River and the Southern Pacific railroad corridor, while the southern reaches cross the international border into Mexico. Significant portions of the land are dedicated to federal and tribal lands, including the Papago Indian Reservation and the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. A unique glimpse into mid-century desert life is found in labels for O'Neils Grave and Tracy's Trading Post, marking individual human imprints upon the Tule Desert and San Cristobal Valley.
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