Old Maps of Centennial, Arizona for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Centennial with 14 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Centennial has changed over the decades.


Centennial, AZ maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Vicksburg
    1942 Map of Vicksburg
    1942 Vicksburg
    1942 Print · USGS
    Western Arizona's desert landscape during the early war years is defined here by isolated rail stops and vital water points. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line through Salome and Vicksburg or locate remote sites like Reids Ranch and the Kofa Mine.

  2. 1954 Map of Phoenix, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Phoenix, 1964 Print
    1954 Phoenix
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Arizona is captured here as the Phoenix metropolitan area begins its rapid expansion into the surrounding desert. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of agricultural hubs like Buckeye and Tolleson, or locate remote landmarks like the Vulture Mine and Nottbusch Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Phoenix
    1957 Map of Phoenix
    1957 Phoenix
    1957 Print · USGS
    Greater Phoenix and the central Arizona desert during the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of growing suburbs and active desert mines. Researchers can trace the legacy of local landmarks like Wickenburg Prison, the Vulture Mine, and the Tonopah Post Office.

  4. 1958 Map of Phoenix
    1958 Map of Phoenix
    1958 Phoenix
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Phoenix Valley enters a period of postwar expansion, where desert irrigation meets massive military aviation footprints. Trace the development of Phoenix and Glendale alongside the legendary Vulture Mine and the auxiliary runways of Luke Air Force Base.

  5. 1960 Map of Phoenix
    1960 Map of Phoenix
    1960 Phoenix
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of rapid suburban growth alongside enduring desert mining and ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Vicksburg Junction and Waddell, or locate the Vulture Mine and early sites like Agua Fria School.

  6. 1961 Map of Lone Mountain, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Lone Mountain, 1963 Print
    1961 Lone Mountain
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Harquahala Valley in the early sixties was a rugged frontier of hard-rock mining and isolated desert wells. Researchers can trace the footprint of the mining era at the Socorro Mine and Alaska Mine, or locate early ranching landmarks like Government Well.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1969 Map of Phoenix, 1970 Print
    1969 Map of Phoenix, 1970 Print
    1969 Phoenix
    1970 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona is seen at a technological turning point in the late sixties, using Apollo 9 space photography to map the desert landscape. Researchers can trace the growth of Sun City, locate old workings at Vulture Mine, and follow the Gila River past Buckeye.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1971 Map of Phoenix
    1971 Map of Phoenix
    1971 Phoenix
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona at the start of the seventies shows a desert metropolis expanding toward the Sun Valley retirement boom. Trace the growth of Sun City and Glendale, or locate remote historic sites like the Vulture Gold Mine and Nottbusch Cemetery.

  9. 1984 Map of Salome
    1984 Map of Salome
    1984 Salome
    1984 Print · USGS
    Western Arizona's desert valleys and mining districts are surveyed here during the mid-eighties, centered on the railroad corridor through the McMullen Valley. Researchers can trace the rail towns of Salome and Wenden or locate historical mineral sites like the Bonanza Mine and Hercules Mine.

  10. 1990 Map of Courthouse Well
    1990 Map of Courthouse Well
    1990 Courthouse Well
    1990 Print · USGS
    Western Arizona's desert landscape was being reshaped by major infrastructure projects as the nineties began. Trace the path of the Granite Reef Aqueduct and locate scattered desert features like Headquarter Tank and the Landing Strip.

  11. 2011 Map of Courthouse Well, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Courthouse Well, 2011 Print
    2011 Courthouse Well
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Centennial, including Maricopa County, La Paz County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2014 Map of Courthouse Well, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Courthouse Well, 2014 Print
    2014 Courthouse Well
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Centennial, including Maricopa County, La Paz County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Courthouse Well, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Courthouse Well, 2018 Print
    2018 Courthouse Well
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Centennial, including Maricopa County, La Paz County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of Courthouse Well, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Courthouse Well, 2021 Print
    2021 Courthouse Well
    2021 Print · USGS
    Modern water infrastructure and interstate travel define this desert corridor on the edge of the Harquahala Plain. Researchers can trace the massive Central Arizona Project Aqueduct as it traverses the terrain alongside Tiger Wash.

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