1958 Map of Douglas

About this map

Industrial activity at the Copper Queen Smelter defines the landscape of this international border region in the late 1950s. Located in the Sulphur Spring Valley, the city of Douglas serves as a major port of entry with its Customhouse situated directly on the United States Mexico boundary. The map illustrates the town's growth alongside the Southern Pacific railroad, which links the city to the nearby settlement of Pirtleville and the rail stop at Calumet. Cultural landmarks of the era are clearly visible, including the Drive-in Theater and the local Fairgrounds. Genealogists may find value in the detailed plotting of Calvary Cemetery, Sacred Heart Cem, and a third unnamed Cemetery, while the eastern edge of the quadrangle shows the start of the Geronimo Trail near the Douglas Municipal Airport.