1950s Maps of Buckeye, Arizona

Explore 17 historic maps of Buckeye 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 Buckeye's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Buckeye, AZ maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Mobile
    1951 Map of Mobile
    1951 Mobile
    1951 Print · USGS
    Rainbow Valley and the surrounding desert peaks are captured here in the early 1950s, showing a landscape shaped by rail and stage routes. You can trace the historic Butterfield Stage Line and locate small rail sidings like Mobile and Estrella.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Cotton Center, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Cotton Center, 1952 Print
    1951 Cotton Center
    1952 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's desert ranching and irrigation systems are captured here in the early fifties, showing the vital role of the Gila River. Researchers can trace the historic Butterfield Stage Route and explore the agricultural layouts of Cotton Center and the Enterprise Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Woolsey Peak, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Woolsey Peak, 1952 Print
    1951 Woolsey Peak
    1952 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona desert ranching and irrigation are captured here in the early fifties. Researchers can trace the Gila River to find Gillespie Dam, the Buckeye Copper Mine, and Petroglyphs near the Warford Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1957 Map of White Tank Mts. SE, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of White Tank Mts. SE, 1958 Print
    1957 White Tank Mts. SE
    1958 Print · USGS
    The White Tank Mountains in the late 1950s served as a critical site for military testing and mid-century communications. Trace the old Jeep Trail to a remote Prospect or locate the high Microwave Radio Towers VABM 4018.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Valencia, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Valencia, 1958 Print
    1957 Valencia
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the Arizona desert near Valencia was a mix of ancient history, new military testing grounds, and irrigated farmland. Trace the irrigation lines of the Roosevelt Canal or locate the Petroglyphs and the White Tanks Proving Grounds.
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1957 Map of Perryville, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Perryville, 1958 Print
    1957 Perryville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County agriculture and irrigation were in full swing during the late fifties, long before modern suburban expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Perryville and McMicken alongside complex networks of wells and reservoirs.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of White Tank Mts. NE, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of White Tank Mts. NE, 1958 Print
    1957 White Tank Mts. NE
    1958 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County during the mid-1950s shows a desert landscape shaped by military aviation and the rising White Tank Mountains. Researchers can trace the layout of Luke Air Force Auxiliary Field No 1 and the small settlement of Wagner.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1957 Map of Waddell, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Waddell, 1958 Print
    1957 Waddell
    1958 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's western desert fringe comes alive in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by military flight paths and mountain flood control. Trace the rail-side growth of Waddell and Fennemore or locate the early footprint of Luke Air Force Base.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Avondale SW, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Avondale SW, 1958 Print
    1957 Avondale SW
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Gila River corridor and the Sierra Estrella foothills are captured here in the late fifties, showing the desert's early transition to managed infrastructure. Trace the early routes of Jackrabbit Trail and Lower River Road, or locate the Liberty Cem and various remote landing strips.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of White Tank Mts., 1959 Print
    1957 Map of White Tank Mts., 1959 Print
    1957 White Tank Mts.
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Sonoran Desert of Maricopa County is captured here in the late fifties, during a period of expanding military aviation and early telecommunications. Genealogists and desert historians can trace remote outposts like Dos Palmas Well and Luke Air Force Auxiliary Field No 1.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 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.

  14. 1958 Map of Buckeye NW, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Buckeye NW, 1959 Print
    1958 Buckeye NW
    1959 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County during the late 1950s shows the precise transition between the wild Hassayampa River and the growing irrigation works of the Buckeye Valley. Researchers can trace the military footprint at Luke Auxiliary Field No 5 or locate historic extraction sites like the Blackhawk Mines.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1958 Map of Hassayampa, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Hassayampa, 1959 Print
    1958 Hassayampa
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Buckeye Valley in the late 1950s shows a sophisticated landscape of desert irrigation and rail-linked settlements. Trace the agricultural development at Palo Verde, the operations of the Good Earth Mine, and the perimeter of Luke Auxiliary Field No 2.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1958 Map of Buckeye, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Buckeye, 1959 Print
    1958 Buckeye
    1959 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of the Buckeye Valley and the rugged Buckeye Hills are captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the early streets of Buckeye, locate the local H S, and find the historic Petroglyphs.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1958 Map of Buckeye, 1963 Print
    1958 Map of Buckeye, 1963 Print
    1958 Buckeye
    1963 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the Buckeye Valley thrived as an irrigated agricultural heartland anchored by the Southern Pacific rail line. Researchers can trace the layout of small communities like Allenville and Palo Verde alongside the Roosevelt Canal and Blackhawk Mines.
    2 unique versions available

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