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1957 Map of Tucson

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Tucson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Davis Monthan Air Force Base dominates the eastern landscape of this mid-century survey, illustrating the significant military and aviation presence that defined the city's post-war expansion. The map details a dense network of educational and social infrastructure, ranging from the Pascua Yaqui Indian Village and Polo Village to dozens of neighborhood institutions like Catalina High Sch and the Arizona State School.

Industrial and transportation corridors are clearly etched along the Southern Pacific tracks, including the expansive Railroad Yards and the Tucson Municipal Airport to the south. Urban growth is visible through the purple tinting of the 1971 update, showing the infill of residential areas surrounding Himmel Park and the Randolph Municipal Golf Course. The geography is anchored by the dry bed of the Santa Cruz River and the prominent Sentinel Peak to the west, providing a clear view of the city's relationship with its arid valley environment.