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1957 Map of Tucson East

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Tucson East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Tucson expands eastward toward the foothills in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by rapid residential growth and specialized institutions. The sheet identifies a high concentration of educational and religious sites, ranging from St Josephs Academy and the Reina Cleri Seminary to niche institutions like The Abbie Loveland Tuller School. To the south, the massive footprint of Davis Monthan Air Force Base dominates the terrain, complete with its Landing Field and proximity to the Southern Pacific Railroad Grade.

Hydrography is characterized by wide desert washes such as Pantano Wash and Tanque Verde Wash, which frame the developing suburbs like Vandenberg Village. Cultural landmarks of the era are well-documented, including the USC&GS Magnetic Observatory and the Tucson Dragway. These details provide a clear view of the city’s post-war infrastructure before later decades of intense urbanization reshaped the desert floor.