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1958 Map of Benson

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Benson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Benson sits as the central hub of this Arizona landscape, positioned where the Southern Pacific railroad and major pipelines intersect. The map illustrates a transitional environment, moving from the developed valley floor near the San Pedro River to the high elevations of the Whetstone Mountains. Within these peaks, the Coronado National Forest contains a rugged network of canyons and summits like Cottonwood Peak and Apache Peak.

Evidence of local industry and ranching is scattered throughout the region, from the Gravel Pits north of town to remote operations like the Lone Star Mine and Ricketts Mine. The presence of numerous family-named landmarks, such as Williams Ranch and Jay Six Ranch, alongside infrastructure like the Benson Airport and a Drive-in Theater, provides a detailed look at mid-century life in Cochise County. Water sources remain critical to the area's geography, noted by the many springs and tanks such as Wakefield Spr and Mesquite Tank.