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1943 Map of Sells

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Sells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Papago Indian Reservation centers on the settlement of Sells, serving as a vital hub in the Sonoran desert during the early 1940s. This survey, published by the War Department, details the intricate network of water sources essential for desert life, including numerous scattered Wells and Tanks like those found near Vopolo Havoka. The landscape is dominated by the South Comobabi Mts and Artesa Mountains, where mining activity is evidenced by the Green Mine, Midnite Mine, and Jaeger Mine.

Social and administrative life is anchored by the San Solano Mission and the Topawa P O in the village of Topawa. Transportation relies on the Ajo-Tucson Highway and a dedicated Landing Field, while the hydrology of the region is defined by ephemeral drainages such as Fresnal Wash and Vamori Wash. This document provides a clear look at the indigenous settlements and colonial infrastructure existing together in Pima County before mid-century modernizations.