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1968 Map of Jaynes

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Jaynes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Santa Cruz River corridor northwest of Tucson exhibits a landscape in transition as residential growth begins to encroach upon the high desert and agricultural bottomlands. The Southern Pacific railroad remains a central artery for the valley, connecting the settlements of Cortaro and Jaynes while passing landmarks like the Kino station. Evidence of the region’s ranching legacy is prominent throughout the foothills of the Tucson Mts, with several named homesteads such as Sahuaro Ranch, Iron Bell Ranch, and Wild Horse Ranch punctuating the arid terrain.

Industrial and institutional footprints are scattered among the desert brush, ranging from the Yuma Mine and Gila Monster Mine to modern infrastructure like the Freeway Airport and the Univ of Ariz Experimental Farm. The emergence of suburban expansion is visible in the development patterns near Tucson National Golf Course and along Rillito Creek, where local education is served by facilities like Green Fields Sch and Walker Sch.