1957 Map of Tubac

About this map

The Santa Cruz River valley serves as the central corridor for this mid-century survey, anchoring a landscape defined by traditional ranching and the path of the Southern Pacific railroad. The map traces the historical boundaries of Spanish and Mexican land grants, notably the Baca Float No 3 and San Ignacio De La Canoa, illustrating the persistent influence of colonial-era land tenure on 20th-century Arizona property lines. Settlements like Tubac and Amado line the valley, while the presence of Tumacacori National Monument highlights the preservation of the region's mission history. Beyond the valley floor, the terrain rises into the Tumacacori Mountains and the Coronado National Forest, where scattered prospects and landmarks like Sardina Peak and Murphy Peak overlook deep drainages such as Sardina Canyon. Local education and social hubs are marked by the Sopori Sch and Calabasas Sch, serving the surrounding cattle operations at Sopori Ranch and Agua Linda.