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1979 Map of Arivaca

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Arivaca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Arivaca lies at the center of this southern Arizona landscape, where the high desert meets the foothills of the Las Guijas Mountains and San Luis Mountains. This late-1970s record detail a region defined by its ranching heritage and hard-rock mining history, featuring numerous named operations like the Albatross Mine and Backbone Mine. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of Arivaca Creek, supported by critical infrastructure such as the Arivaca Coop Water Wells and the Arivaca Tank.

South of the main town site, the National Forest Boundary marks the transition into the Coronado National Forest, where the terrain steepens into Cobre Ridge. Local genealogists will find family names preserved through cattle operations like Campos Ranch, Honnas Ranch, and Montana Ranch. The map also identifies the Cem northwest of the town center and a Landing Strip, illustrating the blend of traditional land use and modern access in the Pima County backcountry.