1950s Maps of The Orchard, Gilbert

Explore 4 historic maps of The Orchard 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 The Orchard'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 The Orchard's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


The Orchard, Gilbert maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1956 Map of Higley, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Higley, 1959 Print
    1956 Higley
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Maricopa County is captured during its mid-century transition from a desert railroad corridor to a significant military and agricultural hub. Researchers can trace the layout of Williams Air Force Base and the rural origins of Higley and Queen Creek.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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