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1920 Map of Arivaca

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Arivaca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

The Santa Cruz River corridor serves as the primary artery through this southern Arizona landscape, connecting established settlements like Tubac and Amado. The map details a transition from river-bottom agriculture and irrigation near the Irrigation Pumps Station to the hard-rock mining and ranching interests in the surrounding ranges. Isolated wells and pumps, such as E. Kings R. Well & Pump and the San Jose Ranch Well & Pump, underscore the vital importance of water rights in the arid terrain between the Sierrita Mountains and the San Luis Mts.

Significant historical sites include the Tumacacori Mission and local industrial landmarks like the Oceanic Mine and Saucita Mine. The presence of the Twin Buttes R. R. in the northeast and the State Highway running parallel to the river highlights the era's evolving transportation network. Educational and social foundations are represented by the Paloparado Schoolhouse, while the division of Coronado National Forest indicates the early management of public lands.