1957 Map of Tucson

About this map

The University of Arizona and the expanding urban core of Tucson anchor this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape transitioning from desert ranching to a major military and educational hub. The growth of South Tucson and neighborhoods like Pueblo Gardens and Vandenberg Village contrasts with the established boundaries of the San Xavier Indian Reservation to the southwest. To the south and east, the massive footprint of the Davis Monthan Air Force Base and the Sahuarita Bombing and Gunnery Range dominates the terrain, while the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Old Sonora Road trace historic transportation corridors. Local life is documented through numerous schools and institutions, such as St Josephs Academy and the Reina Cleri Seminary, alongside scattered outposts like the MacMurtrie Ranch and Patty Ranch in the southern desert reaches.