1957 Map of Rincon Valley
USGS Topo · Published 1958About this map
Colossal Cave and the high desert peaks of the Tanque Verde Mountains anchor this 1957 survey of southeastern Arizona. The landscape reveals a transition from the developing outskirts of Tucson to the protected wilderness of the Saguaro National Monument and Coronado National Forest. In the valley, the Southern Pacific railroad corridor connects small settlements and stops like Vail, Irene, and Mountain View, while the Rincon Sanatorium and Thunderbird Airport represent mid-century infrastructure. Remote backcountry outposts such as Manning Camp and the Spud Rock Cabin sit thousands of feet above the valley floor, providing a detailed look at the trail networks and water sources like Wasp Spring and Grass Shack Spring used by rangers and ranchers in the Rincon high country.
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