Old Maps of Midway, Arizona for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Midway with 15 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 Midway has changed over the decades.


Midway, AZ maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Ajo, 1971 Print
    1953 Map of Ajo, 1971 Print
    1953 Ajo
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Arizona desert at mid-century reveals a landscape of massive copper mines, tribal reservations, and military testing grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stopovers like Dateland and Mohawk or locate remote sites like the Reward Mine and Gu Achi (Santa Rosa).
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Ajo
    1957 Map of Ajo
    1957 Ajo
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the fifties reveals a landscape of massive copper mines, remote desert wells, and tribal reservations. Genealogists and historians can trace old cattle outposts like Whitewing Ranch, the Tracy's Trading Post, and the copper works at Ajo.

  3. 1958 Map of Ajo
    1958 Map of Ajo
    1958 Ajo
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Pima and Yuma Counties during the late fifties shows a landscape of remote copper mines and military flight paths. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific Railroad through Gila Bend and find heritage sites like O'Neills Grave or the Christmas Gift Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Midway, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Midway, 1959 Print
    1958 Midway
    1959 Print · USGS
    The desert landscape of Maricopa and Pima counties is captured here in the late 1950s, centered on the Tucson Cornelia and Gila Bend rail line. Genealogists and researchers can trace remote desert water sources like Well (that Johnny dug) and Slovan Well.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1962 Map of Ajo
    1962 Map of Ajo
    1962 Ajo
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the early sixties was a landscape of deep-desert mining, military airfields, and tribal lands. Researchers can trace the Cornelia Mine near Ajo, remote outposts like Trays Trading Post, and the path of the Devils Highway.

  6. 1963 Map of Ajo
    1963 Map of Ajo
    1963 Ajo
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Arizona in the early sixties reveals a landscape of desert ranches and remote mining outposts. Trace the historic Southern Pacific line or locate isolated landmarks like O'Neils Grave and Tracy's Trading Post.

  7. 1967 Map of Ajo
    1967 Map of Ajo
    1967 Ajo
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the mid-1960s is depicted here as a landscape of military aviation and deep-desert ranching. Trace the historical mining operations at Vekol Mine or follow the Southern Pacific rail line through Gila Bend and Dateland.

  8. 1981 Map of Gila Bend, 1996 Print
    1981 Map of Gila Bend, 1996 Print
    1981 Gila Bend
    1996 Print · USGS
    Southern Arizona in the early eighties reveals a vast desert corridor shaped by military ranges, indigenous lands, and historical mining. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Theba and Piedra or locate the historic Vekol Mine and Reward Mine.

  9. 1982 Map of Ajo
    1982 Map of Ajo
    1982 Ajo
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-Sonora borderlands come into focus in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of desert mining towns and expansive tribal lands. Trace the Southern Pacific rail line through Gila Bend or explore the remote settlements of Ajo and Lukeville.

  10. 1986 Map of Midway
    1986 Map of Midway
    1986 Midway
    1986 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's arid interior is captured here in the mid-1980s during a period of continued military use of the desert landscape. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Luke Air Force Range, locate the small settlement of Midway, and identify landmarks like Lookout Mountain.

  11. 1996 Map of Midway, 2000 Print
    1996 Map of Midway, 2000 Print
    1996 Midway
    2000 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's arid frontier is captured here in the late nineties, centered on the restricted landscapes of the Barry M Goldwater Air Force Range. Genealogists and desert historians can locate the site of Midway and trace isolated infrastructure like the Thanksgiving Day Tank and a prominent Pipeline.

  12. 2011 Map of Midway, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Midway, 2011 Print
    2011 Midway
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Midway, including Maricopa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2014 Map of Midway, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Midway, 2014 Print
    2014 Midway
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Midway, including Maricopa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2018 Map of Midway, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Midway, 2018 Print
    2018 Midway
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Midway, including Maricopa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2021 Map of Midway, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Midway, 2021 Print
    2021 Midway
    2021 Print · USGS
    Midway and the desert reaches of Maricopa County are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the junction at Midway or locate water sources and high points like the Thanksgiving Day Tank and Lookout Mtn.

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