1957 Map of Rincon Valley

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The Tanque Verde Mountains and Rincon Mountains dominate this landscape east of Tucson, revealing a mid-century period of transition where ranching and early aviation met a burgeoning interest in desert preservation. The Saguaro National Monument and Coronado National Forest encompass much of the high ground, protecting peaks like Mica Mtn and Rincon Pk. This era shows the active infrastructure of the Southern Pacific railroad corridor through the south, connecting small stations and settlements like Vail and Mountain View.