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Old Maps of Rainbow Valley, Goodyear for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Rainbow Valley with 13 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 Rainbow Valley has changed over the decades.

Rainbow Valley, Goodyear 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
  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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  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
  19. 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.
  22. 1973 Map of Mobile NW, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Mobile NW, 1977 Print
    1973 Mobile NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Rainbow Valley region of Arizona is captured here in the early seventies as infrastructure began to cross the desert floor. Genealogists and researchers can trace local water rights and land use via Youngker Tank, the Landing Strip, and Waterman Wash.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 2011 Map of Mobile NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mobile NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Mobile NW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow Valley, including Buckeye, Goodyear, and other nearby areas
  31. 2014 Map of Mobile NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Mobile NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Mobile NW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow Valley, including Buckeye, Goodyear, and other nearby areas
  34. 2018 Map of Mobile NW, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Mobile NW, 2018 Print
    2018 Mobile NW
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow Valley, including Buckeye, Goodyear, and other nearby areas
  37. 2021 Map of Mobile NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mobile NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Mobile NW
    2021 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's southern valley transition is documented here in the early twenty-first century, where desert washes meet an expanding road grid. Trace the course of Waterman Wash past local landmarks like Youngker Tank and the settlement at Rainbow Valley.
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