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1963 Map of Lukeville

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lukeville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The international boundary between the United States and Mexico defines the southern reach of this desert landscape, where the U S Customs and Immigration Reserve stands at Lukeville. This mid-century survey documents the vast Papago Indian Reservation and the protected lands of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The arid terrain is marked by essential water sources like Menagers Lake, Salt Well, and Hocker Springs, which historically supported remote outposts and travel routes.

Resource extraction and early settlement patterns are visible through the inclusion of the Milton Mine, Senita Basin Mine, and the San Rafael Ruins. The map traces the natural drainage of the Great Plain through features such as Ali Chuk Wash and the Sonoyta River. From the cemetery at Ali Chuk to the tribal center at Sells, the document provides a detailed look at the infrastructure of Pima County's borderlands, including the location of Papago Farms and the National Monument Headquarters.