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1959 Map of Nogales

Name: 1959 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

Nogales serves as the focal point of this Southern Arizona borderland, situated where the Santa Cruz River valley meets the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. The landscape is dominated by the dramatic Sky Islands, including the Santa Rita Mountains with Mount Wrightson and the Baboquivari Mountains to the west. These mountain ranges are largely encompassed by the Coronado National Forest, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding desert basins like the Altar Valley.

Industry and military presence are evident throughout the region, from the extensive Fort Huachuca Military Reservation near the eastern edge to the Sahuarita Bombing and Gunnery Range further north. Historical mining districts are scattered through the peaks, while the Southern Pacific railroad and routes like U S 80 and U S 89 connect established towns such as Benson, Tombstone, and Patagonia. The western half of the map is largely defined by the Papago Indian Reservation, featuring indigenous settlements like Topawa and Vamori.