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1950s Maps of Avondale, Arizona

Explore 6 historic maps of Avondale from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Avondale's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Avondale, AZ maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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.
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