Old Maps of Cave Creek, Arizona for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Cave Creek with 26 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 Cave Creek has changed over the decades.


Cave Creek, AZ maps

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  1. 1930 Map of Cave Creek, 1959 Print
    1930 Map of Cave Creek, 1959 Print
    1930 Cave Creek
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Cave Creek and Verde River backcountry comes alive in this survey from the era of guest ranches and remote outposts. Researchers can locate early family homesteads like Lewis Ranch, trace the route to the Mormon Girl Mine, or find the original Spur Cross Dude Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1939 Map of Cave Creek
    1939 Map of Cave Creek
    1939 Cave Creek
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Cave Creek area in the late thirties is a landscape of working cattle ranches and early desert tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named outposts like Sears Kay Ranch and Browns Ranch or the historic Mormon Girl Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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. 1954 Map of Mesa, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Mesa, 1968 Print
    1954 Mesa
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona in the mid-fifties reveals the rapid growth of the Valley of the Sun alongside the deep-rooted mining districts of the eastern mountains. Genealogists and researchers can trace the expansion of Mesa and Chandler or locate legacy operations at Inspiration Mine and the Magma Arizona railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Mesa
    1957 Map of Mesa
    1957 Mesa
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona's desert valleys and high-mountain mining districts come alive in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the early layout of Mesa and Phoenix or locate remote sites like Inspiration Mine and Arizona State College.

  6. 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. 1958 Map of Mesa
    1958 Map of Mesa
    1958 Mesa
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Arizona comes alive in this survey of the valley and high desert, where urban growth begins to transform the landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail-and-mine economy through Inspiration Mine and old stops like Rittenhouse and Magma.

  8. 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.

  9. 1960 Map of Mesa
    1960 Map of Mesa
    1960 Mesa
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Salt River Valley and Superstition wilderness are captured here during a era of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Williams AF Base and Arizona State College or locate the deep-rock shafts of the Old Dominion Mine and Magma Mine.

  10. 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.

  11. 1964 Map of Mesa
    1964 Map of Mesa
    1964 Mesa
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape defined by rapid desert urbanization and a massive copper mining industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Phoenix or explore the mining camps and operations at Miami Mine and Magma Mine.

  12. 1964 Map of New River Mesa, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of New River Mesa, 1965 Print
    1964 New River Mesa
    1965 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's high mesa country is captured in the mid-1960s, showcasing a landscape of isolated springs and remote mining claims. Researchers can trace the footprint of the Phoenix Mine and Maricopa Mine or locate the Ashdale Ranger Station.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1964 Map of Daisy Mountain, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Daisy Mountain, 1965 Print
    1964 Daisy Mountain
    1965 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County in the early sixties reveals a landscape of high desert ranches and isolated mines before suburban expansion reached this far north. Researchers can trace historic water sources and rural landmarks like the Daisy Mine, Wranglers Roost, and the Sharman Landing Strip.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1964 Map of New River SE, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of New River SE, 1965 Print
    1964 New River SE
    1965 Print · USGS
    Upper Maricopa County is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a desert landscape of ranching wells and rugged peaks before modern development. Researchers can trace historic water sources like Bentley Well and Apache Spr or locate early landmarks like the Gaging Sta.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1965 Map of Cave Creek, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Cave Creek, 1967 Print
    1965 Cave Creek
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-century growth meets old Arizona mining heritage in the desert north of Phoenix. Trace the expansion of Carefree and Cave Creek alongside historic sites like the Mormon Girl Mine, Cave Creek Cemetery, and the Carefree Airfield.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 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

  17. 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.

  18. 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

  19. 1994 Map of Theodore Roosevelt Lake, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Theodore Roosevelt Lake, 1995 Print
    1994 Theodore Roosevelt Lake
    1995 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona in the early nineties reveals the sprawling growth of the Valley of the Sun against the high desert wilderness. Researchers can trace the development of Scottsdale and Carefree or locate remote outposts like Sunflower and Punkin Center near the Mazatzal Wilderness.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 2004 Map of Daisy Mountain, 2006 Print
    2004 Map of Daisy Mountain, 2006 Print
    2004 Daisy Mountain
    2006 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's northern desert frontier is captured here at a moment of rapid change in the early 2000s. Researchers can trace the legacy of mining and ranching through landmarks like the Daisy Mine and King Well alongside newer developments near Gavilan Peak.

  21. 2004 Map of New River Mesa, 2006 Print
    2004 Map of New River Mesa, 2006 Print
    2004 New River Mesa
    2006 Print · USGS
    The high mesas of Maricopa County are shown here in the early 2000s, documenting a landscape of mining claims and forest land. Trace the history of desert prospecting at the Phoenix Mine or follow old routes like the Skunk Cave Trail past Elephant Mountain.

  22. 2004 Map of Cave Creek, 2007 Print
    2004 Map of Cave Creek, 2007 Print
    2004 Cave Creek
    2007 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Phoenix valley are captured here at the turn of the millennium, showing a unique mix of high-desert residential growth and historic mining sites. Trace the layout of early-2000s developments like Tatum Ranch alongside older markers like the Mormon Girl Mine and Cave Creek Cemetery.

  23. 2021 Map of New River SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of New River SE, 2021 Print
    2021 New River SE
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern fringes of the Phoenix valley are captured here just as suburban growth meets the desert foothills. Researchers can trace the development of Anthem and Cave Creek alongside historic water features like Burro Tank and Ranieri Tank.

  24. 2021 Map of Daisy Mountain, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Daisy Mountain, 2021 Print
    2021 Daisy Mountain
    2021 Print · USGS
    The transition from modern desert settlements to the high mountains is captured here in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace local development in New River and Cave Creek while exploring landmarks like Wranglers Roost and Daisy Mtn.

  25. 2021 Map of New River Mesa, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of New River Mesa, 2021 Print
    2021 New River Mesa
    2021 Print · USGS
    In the high desert north of Phoenix during the early twenty-first century, this map documents the canyons and plateaus where modern trails meet ancient terrain. Trace old water sources and mountain landmarks from Robbers Roost Spring to Sugarloaf Mtn and Skull Mesa.

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