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Old Maps of Paradise Valley, Arizona

Explore 30 old maps of Paradise Valley, spanning from 1904 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Paradise Valley, AZ maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Camelback
    1904 Map of Camelback
    1904 Camelback
    1904 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County is captured at the dawn of the twentieth century, showing a desert landscape before the rise of the Phoenix suburbs. Researchers can trace the foundational Arizona Canal and early landmarks like Camelback Mtn and Thompson Pk.
  4. 1906 Map of Camelsback
    1906 Map of Camelsback
    1906 Camelsback
    1906 Print · USGS
    Arizona's high desert near Phoenix is captured here at the turn of the century, when the landscape was defined by mountain ranges and early water infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Old Verde Canal and the Arizona Canal or locate landmarks like Thompson Pk and Mountain Spring.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 1965 Map of Paradise Valley, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Paradise Valley, 1966 Print
    1965 Paradise Valley
    1966 Print · USGS
    Paradise Valley and Scottsdale were rapidly evolving desert communities in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early suburban footprint through landmarks like Thunderbird Academy, Camelback Cem, and the Judson Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1965 Map of Sunnyslope, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Sunnyslope, 1967 Print
    1965 Sunnyslope
    1967 Print · USGS
    Phoenix and the Sunnyslope area are shown in the mid-sixties as suburban neighborhoods rapidly expanded toward the desert mountains. Trace local history at the Chris-Town Mall, the Arizona Canal, and numerous schools like Sunnyslope High Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 1971 Map of Paradise Valley, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Paradise Valley, 1972 Print
    1971 Paradise Valley
    1972 Print · USGS
    The desert landscape of Central Arizona is shown during a period of rapid suburban growth in the early seventies. Trace the evolving boundaries of Paradise Valley and Scottsdale as residential streets began to encircle Mummy Mountain.
  55. 1971 Map of Sunnyslope, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Sunnyslope, 1972 Print
    1971 Sunnyslope
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Phoenix suburbs and desert peaks are captured in this early 1970s aerial survey. Trace the path of the Arizona Canal as it cuts through the developing neighborhoods of Sunnyslope and Phoenix, framed by landmarks like Shaw Butte.
  58. 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
  61. 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
  64. 2011 Map of Paradise Valley, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Paradise Valley, 2011 Print
    2011 Paradise Valley
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Paradise Valley, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, and other nearby areas
  67. 2011 Map of Sunnyslope, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sunnyslope, 2011 Print
    2011 Sunnyslope
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Paradise Valley, including Phoenix, Site, and other nearby areas
  70. 2014 Map of Sunnyslope, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sunnyslope, 2014 Print
    2014 Sunnyslope
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Paradise Valley, including Phoenix, Site, and other nearby areas
  73. 2014 Map of Paradise Valley, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Paradise Valley, 2014 Print
    2014 Paradise Valley
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Paradise Valley, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, and other nearby areas
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