1958 Map of Elgin

About this map

Fort Buchanan and Fort Crittenden occupy critical historic footprints in this high-desert landscape of southern Arizona, marking the site of early military outposts. The map documents the mid-century cattle ranching culture through numerous family holdings like the Crown C Ranch, Hacienda Los Encinos, and Selby Ranch, which dot the valleys between the Mustang Mountains and the expansive Coronado National Forest. In the northern half, the Southern Pacific railroad corridor connects the settlements of Sonoita and Elgin, passing the Fruitland Cemetery and the County Fairgrounds.