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1968 Map of Tucson SW

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Tucson SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Tucson International Airport and its associated industrial and recreational facilities dominate the northeastern portion of this desert landscape. The presence of the National Sports Car Track and a Soap Box Derby Track near the airport terminal reflects a unique mid-century focus on automotive culture and competition. To the south, the Sahuarita Bombing and Gunnery Range occupies a significant portion of the terrain, underscoring the region's historical military footprint.

Along the west, the Santa Cruz River valley cuts through the San Xavier Indian Reservation, where the prominent Martinez Hill serves as a natural landmark. The Southern Pacific railroad line runs north-south, connecting small clusters of development like Summit, Xavier, and a local Trailer Park. This map captures a transition point where aviation infrastructure, military testing grounds, and tribal lands meet on the outskirts of growing Tucson.