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1958 Map of Fort Huachuca

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Fort Huachuca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Fort Huachuca dominates the landscape of the late 1950s, its sprawling installation anchored by the prominent Libby Field and the General Myer School. The map captures the significant expansion of civilian life just outside the Military Reservation Boundary, where the growing community of Sierra Vista and the nearby settlement of Fry are clearly delineated. This period represents a critical juncture in the region's history, as the post-war buildup of the base began to drive rapid residential and commercial development in the high desert.

Transportation and infrastructure are central to the area's layout, from the Southern Pacific railroad line to specialized features like the Canyon Tramway and Elevenmile Road. To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the Huachuca Mountains, where rugged topography is marked by Huachuca Canyon and Garden Canyon, illustrating the contrast between the organized military grid and the natural canyons that define the local geography.