1960s Maps of Phoenix, Arizona

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 1964 Map of New River, 1965 Print

    

    1964 New River

    1965 Print · USGS

    Maricopa County's northern desert landscape comes into focus during the mid-sixties as the community of New River begins to take shape. Genealogists and historians can trace early landmarks like New River Sch, the Little Grand Canyon Rancho, and scattered Ruins near the Agua Fria River.

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13. 1964 Map of Currys Corner, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Currys Corner

    1965 Print · USGS

    Maricopa County's northern desert reaches were still largely open range in the mid-sixties, punctuated by local landmarks like Currys Corner. You can trace the path of the Old Verde Canal or locate early community hubs like Paradise Valley High Sch.

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16. 1964 Map of Baldy Mtn, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Baldy Mtn

    1965 Print · USGS

    Maricopa County during the 1960s shows a landscape of desert mining and expanding water infrastructure along the Agua Fria River. Researchers can trace early recreational development at Lake Pleasant and locate industrial sites like the White Peak Mine and White Peak Quarry.

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19. 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.

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22. 1964 Map of Union Hills, 1966 Print

    

    1964 Union Hills

    1966 Print · USGS

    Mid-century development is reshaping the Arizona desert in the 1960s as suburban reaches extend toward the peaks. Researchers can trace early residential tracts like Village Meadows and industrial markers including the Union Mine and Deer Valley Airport.

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25. 1965 Map of Biscuit Flat, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Biscuit Flat

    1966 Print · USGS

    Maricopa County's arid northern reaches are shown here in the mid-sixties, a landscape of ranching tanks and desert washes. Trace the paths of New River and Skunk Creek past local landmarks like Black Mountain and the Black Canyon Shooting Range.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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