1968 Map of Ruelas Canyon

About this map

The Tortolita Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this Pima County survey, giving way to the alluvial plains of the Santa Cruz River in the southwest. This era captures the transition of the desert valley as long-established cattle operations and ranching outposts meet emerging residential development. Named homesteads and spreads such as T-Bench-Bar Ranch and Jurko Ranch are scattered across the terrain, while the southern section shows the arrival of more modern amenities like the Trailer Park near the Southern Pacific tracks.