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1958 Map of Nogales

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Nogales
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Mining operations and ranching tracts dominate this borderlands landscape during the late 1950s. The city of Nogales serves as the focal point, situated at the international boundary with Sonora and supported by the Southern Pacific Railroad. To the north, the historic Calabasas location sits near the confluence of the Santa Cruz River and Sonoita Creek, while educational institutions like Our Lady of Lourdes Academy and the Santa Cruz Sch dot the outskirts of the primary settlement.

The Patagonia Mountains to the east are a concentrated zone of mineral exploration, featuring dozens of named claims such as the Robert E Lee Mine, Flux Mine, and the Tres de Mayo Group. The influence of colonial land grants is evident in the vast Luis Maria Baca Float No 3, which encompasses significant terrain including Cuates Buttes. This survey documents a transitional era where traditional industry met mid-century growth, seen in developments like the Drive-in Theater and the Radio Tower (KNOG).