1943 Map of Willcox

About this map

Willcox serves as the central hub of this mid-century desert landscape, situated at the junction of the Southern Pacific railroad and a network of arterial ranch roads. The map reveals a transition between the high desert floor and the surrounding ranges, including the Dos Cabezas Mountains and Winchester Mountains. Significant for local historians and genealogists, the survey identifies numerous family holdings such as the Monzingo Ranch, Brookerson Ranch, and Fischer Ranch, illustrating the cattle-driven economy of the era. The presence of the Stewart Sch and the Airport on the outskirts of town indicates a community balancing traditional pastoral life with modern infrastructure. To the northeast, the Coronado National Forest boundary marks a shift in land use, where rugged terrain like Greasewood Mtn overlooks several seasonal water sources including Frog Spr and Malay Spr.