1957 Map of Tucson

About this map

The Univ Of Ariz and its surrounding neighborhoods anchor this mid-century look at Arizona's desert metropolis during a period of rapid post-war expansion. The urban footprint of Tucson and its enclaves like South Tucson and Emery Park is defined by a heavy concentration of educational and civic institutions, ranging from the Tucson Indian Training School to the Veterans Hospital. To the east, the sprawling Davis Monthan Air Force Base represents the significant military presence that shaped the local economy and land use during the Cold War era.