1943 Map of Tubac

About this map

The Santa Cruz River valley serves as the primary corridor for commerce and settlement in this 1939 survey of southern Arizona. The Southern Pacific railroad and Highway 89 parallel the river, connecting a string of communities including Amado, Tubac, and Carmen. At the heart of the valley lies the Tumacacori National Monument, marking the significant colonial-era footprint of the region. To the west, the landscape transitions into the cattle country of the Coronado National Forest, where isolated outposts like the Santa Lucia Ranch and "KX" Ranch appear alongside water sources such as Sardina Well and Moyza Well. The map captures the infrastructure of the early 20th-century ranching economy, from the Sopori Sch to the remote Cedar Dam, providing a detailed view of the rural life between the Cerro Colorado Mts and the river.