Old Maps of Camelback East, Phoenix for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Camelback East 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 Camelback East has changed over the decades.


Camelback East, Phoenix maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Phoenix, 1955 Print
    1912 Map of Phoenix, 1955 Print
    1912 Phoenix
    1955 Print · USGS
    Early 1900s Phoenix is depicted as an emerging agricultural and rail hub defined by its extensive canal system and desert surroundings. Genealogists and local researchers can trace early homesteads and community centers like Alhambra, St Johns Chapel, and the County Poor Farm.

  2. 1914 Map of Phoenix
    1914 Map of Phoenix
    1914 Phoenix
    1914 Print · USGS
    Phoenix and its surrounding valley are documented here at a pivotal moment of irrigation-driven growth before the mid-century boom. Genealogists and historians can locate early landmarks like the State Hospital, Maricopa Village, and numerous rural schoolhouses such as Isaac School and Fowler School.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Phoenix, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Phoenix, 1957 Print
    1952 Phoenix
    1957 Print · USGS
    Phoenix thrives in the early fifties as post-war growth transforms the Salt River Valley. Researchers can trace mid-century landmarks from Phoenix Municipal Airport to the historic Greenwood Cem and Encanto Park & Golf Course.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1952 Map of Phoenix, 1960 Print
    1952 Map of Phoenix, 1960 Print
    1952 Phoenix
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona's desert valley is shown in the early fifties as the city expands toward the Salt River. Genealogists can trace family names and sites from Maricopa Village to Alhambra, including local landmarks like St Johns Indian Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1971 Map of Phoenix, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Phoenix, 1972 Print
    1971 Phoenix
    1972 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona's urban heart is captured in the early seventies, showing the rapid transformation of the desert landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of Phoenix and South Phoenix along the banks of the Salt River.

  12. 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

  13. 2023 Map of Phoenix, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Phoenix, 2023 Print
    2023 Phoenix
    2023 Print · USGS
    Phoenix and its surrounding valley are captured here as a sprawling metropolitan center shaped by its river and canals. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Beth El Cem, the Western Canal, and the early layout of South Phoenix.

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