1943 Map of Sells

About this map

The Papago Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the critical search for water and mineral resources during the early 1940s. Centered on the settlement of Sells, the map details a region where traditional villages like Topawa and Artesa rely on a network of named wells and tanks scattered across the arid basin. Transport and commerce are anchored by the Ajo-Tucson Highway, which connects the community to a small Landing Field.