1943 Map of Sells

About this map

Sells serves as the central hub of this Arizona landscape, surveyed in the early 1940s when the region was primarily characterized by indigenous settlements and desert resource extraction. The map reveals a network of indigenous communities including Artesa, Ali Chuk Son, and Cowlic, often centered around vital water sources simply marked as Well or Tank. To the south, the San Solano Mission and Topawa P O indicate established religious and civic centers along the San Miguel Road. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the South Comobabi Mts, where several mining operations are located, such as the Green Mine and Midnite Mine. This era shows a transition in desert transportation, with the Ajo-Tucson Highway and a dedicated Landing Field providing connections across the desert floor toward the Artesa Mountains.