1958 Map of Nogales

About this map

Nogales sits at the southern edge of this mid-century landscape, a key international gateway at the foot of the Patagonia Mountains. The Southern Pacific railroad follows the course of the Santa Cruz River, tracing a corridor of early settlement that includes the Calabasas (Site) and the Yerba Buena Ranch. The map reveals a high density of mining operations in the eastern mountains, where prospects like the Flux Mine, Three R Mine, and the Tres de Mayo Group show the extent of mineral extraction in the region. Local landmarks such as Our Lady of Lourdes Academy and the Drive-in Theater capture the social character of the border community. Large land grants, including the Luis Maria Baca Grant (Float No 3) and Maria Santisima Del Carmen, reflect the complex heritage of land ownership in this part of Arizona.