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1957 Map of Sabino Canyon

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Sabino Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Coronado National Forest dominates the northern reaches of this mid-century survey, where the Santa Catalina foothills break into a complex network of drainages including Sabino Canyon, Bear Canyon, and Ventana Canyon. The landscape transitions from high summits like Rattlesnake Peak and Thimble Peak down to the sprawling wash systems of the basin floor. The era's institutional footprint is clearly visible through the Southern Arizona School For Boys and the Immaculate Heart Novitiate, set against a backdrop of desert agriculture and early suburban plotting.

Water management and recreation are central to the area's character, evidenced by Sabino Lake, various gauging stations, and the Polo Field near Sabino Creek. In the southern portion of the map, the confluence of Pantano Wash and Tanque Verde Creek highlights the drainage patterns that shaped local development. Landmarks like the Stone House and the historic grounds of Ft Lowell Park provide tangible anchor points for genealogists and local historians tracing the evolution of eastern Pima County.