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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Avondale, Arizona

Explore 16 historic maps of Avondale from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Avondale's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Avondale, AZ maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Avondale, 1963 Print
    1946 Map of Avondale, 1963 Print
    1946 Avondale
    1963 Print · USGS
    In the postwar Salt River Valley, desert agriculture and military aviation began to reshape the landscape around Coldwater. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Litchfield Park, the U S Naval Air Facility, and rural sites like Liberty Siding.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1948 Map of Cashion
    1948 Map of Cashion
    1948 Cashion
    1948 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's western valley is captured here in the late 1940s as agricultural irrigation and military aviation began to reshape the desert. Researchers can locate early schools and aviation landmarks like Pendergast Sch, the U S Naval Air Facility, and the state's geographic Initial Point.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 1957 Map of El Mirage, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of El Mirage, 1958 Print
    1957 El Mirage
    1958 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's West Valley comes into focus in the mid-fifties as agriculture and military aviation shape the desert landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Surprise and El Mirage, or locate specific sites like the Heath Grave and the Dysart Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Tolleson, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Tolleson, 1958 Print
    1957 Tolleson
    1958 Print · USGS
    The West Valley was a thriving agricultural hub in the late fifties, defined by its railroad towns and river junctions. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Avondale, Goodyear, and Tolleson along the Southern Pacific line.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of Avondale SE, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Avondale SE, 1958 Print
    1957 Avondale SE
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Estrella and Rainbow Valley are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Gila and Salt River Meridian. Researchers can trace the Gila River Indian Reservation Boundary or locate Mines and the settlement of Corgett.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 1971 Map of El Mirage
    1971 Map of El Mirage
    1971 El Mirage
    1971 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County underwent a dramatic transformation in the early seventies as planned retirement communities rose from the desert. Trace the early layouts of Sun City and Youngtown alongside the active flight lines of Luke Air Force Base.
  37. 1971 Map of Avondale SE, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Avondale SE, 1972 Print
    1971 Avondale SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County during the early seventies reveals the raw desert landscape of the Gila River Valley. Researchers can trace the sharp ridgelines of the Sierra Estrella and the winding, braided course of the Gila River in this detailed aerial orthophoto.
  40. 1971 Map of Tolleson, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Tolleson, 1972 Print
    1971 Tolleson
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's western valley is seen in a photographic transition during the early seventies, as desert agriculture met suburban expansion. Researchers can trace the layout of Tolleson and Avondale or follow the path of the Gila River.
  43. 1981 Map of Phoenix South
    1981 Map of Phoenix South
    1981 Phoenix South
    1981 Print · USGS
    The desert south of Phoenix in the early eighties shows a unique mix of tribal lands, military outposts, and agricultural growth. Genealogists and historians can trace settlements like Ak Chin and Valencia or locate the Buckeye Copper Mine and Luke Aux Field No 6.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1988 Map of Phoenix North, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Phoenix North, 1989 Print
    1988 Phoenix North
    1989 Print · USGS
    North of Phoenix in the late eighties, the desert landscape transitions from the mining heritage of Wickenburg to the burgeoning suburbs of the valley. Trace the paths of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway or locate old operations like the Vulture Mine.
    2 unique versions available
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