1905 Map of Tucson

About this map

Tucson serves as the hub of this early 20th-century landscape, where the Southern Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal path toward the southeast. The survey details a region defined by its reliance on water and high-elevation outposts, with numerous family-run operations like Godfreys Ranch and Bullock Ranch dotting the basin near the Rillito River. The massive Santa Catalina Mountains dominate the north, housing specialized sites such as the Soldiers Camp Ranger Station and Summerhaven Cabin.